Gerald Kirkpatrick

Gerald Dean Kirkpatrick, age 80, of Emory, passed away Sunday,
Jan. 21st, at his residence. He was born July 5, 1937, in Emory,
to Ennis Nolan and Lela Morrow Kirkpatrick.
He married Donna Asbill, in Emory, on June 22, 1956.
Gerald worked as a machinist for Walker McDonald Manufacturing Co. in Greenville, for some 40 years, before retiring in 1999.
Gerald loved hunting, fishing and tending to his cows. But what he loved the most was his wife and family. Whether it was singing with his brothers and sisters, enjoying a game of 42, or playing with his grandkids, time with his family meant the most to him.
He often said, "I don't have an ugly or spoiled grandchild".
Survivors: Wife: Donna Kirkpatrick of Emory;
Daughters: Deborah Traylor and husband Randy of Emory;
and, Sandra Lovvorn and husband, Robert of Wills Point;
Son: Kenneth Kirkpatrick and wife Tonja of Durant, OK
Sister: Delois Spence and husband Roy of Emory;
Grandchildren: 12
Great-grandchildren: 16
Preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Velma Lorene Kirkpatrick, Pearl Haney, and Ruth Whitehead; 6 brothers, J.T. Kirkpatrick, Earl Kirkpatrick, Nolan Kirkpatrick, Allen Kirkpatrick, Hubert Kirkpatrick, and James Alton Kirkpatrick

In lieu of flowers family wishes donations be made in Gerald's name to: Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Association % Carolyn Potts P.O. Box 141 Emory, TX 75440