BEECH CREEK – Lucky Kenneth Kirby, 85, of Beech Creek, died Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital. Born September 10, 1935, in Greenville. He was a tipple loader at Graham Hill Coal Mines, a member of Second Baptist Church in Greenville and a U.S. Army veteran. Lucky had a passion for children and wanted to do his part to make sure their needs were met. He was a Santa’s helper for over 35 years. He served on the Muhlenberg County School Board for 34 years, and worked with the Muhlenberg County Opportunity Center donating his time and resources. He was a long-time member of the Hazel Creek Masonic Lodge. He was never at a loss for conversation or without a smile or laugh. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Birdie Kirby; wife Doris Kirby; brother Junior Kirby; and sisters Dorothy Hardison, Ruby Carver, and Grace Mann.
Survivors include his children, Jeff (Jackie) Kirby of Greenville, Tony (Shirley) Kirby of Beech Creek, and Kami (Jimmy) Swansey of Central City; grandchildren Kristen (Stuart) Rice, Kayce (Dusty) Miller, Holly Kirby, Amy Kirby, and Brandon Swansey and Kelcey Jones; great-grandchildren Carver and Sawyer Rice, Piper and Stella Miller, Rachiel Lee, and Jerzee Scisney and sister Anna Baxter.
Funeral services will be Sunday, December 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Tucker Beechmont Funeral Home, with Rev. Curtis McGehee officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday after 5:00 p.m. and Sunday after 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Family and friends are asked to wear a face covering, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. Capacity will be limited to comply with current state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
