Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. James Lee Kirkman, age 81 of Jefferson, Georgia, who entered into rest Tuesday, November 15, 2016.  Mr. Kirkman was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, a son of the late Robert Lee and Bertha Elizabeth Holloman Kirkman.  Mr. Kirkman served his country in the U.S. Army, attended Abundant Life Church in the Arcade Community, retired from Harmony Grove Mills and the Maintenance Department at the University of Georgia.  In addition to his parents Mr. Kirkman is preceded by his first wife, Betty Simpson Kirkman.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Hooper Kirkman of Jefferson, sons; Don Kirkman and his wife Peggy, Fishers, Indiana, Ken Kirkman and his wife Susan of Pasadena, Texas, Eddie Kirkman and his wife Lisa of Piedmont, South Carolina.  Brother, David Kirkman of McClainsville, North Carolina.  Grandchildren, Kristi Kirkman of Manhatten Kansas, Eva Grace Kirkman of Piedmont, South Carolina.  Great grandchildren, Nathan and Amelia Kirkman.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, November 19, 2016 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Eric Shelton officiating with burial to follow in Woodbine, Cemetery, Jefferson, Georgia.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, 11:00  A.M. – 1:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Evans Funeral Home, 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.

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