Melvin James Kirby, age 70, of Gallipolis, died Tuesday September 4, 2012 at the Arbors at Gallipolis. Born October 28, 1941 in Gallipolis. Melvin was the son of the late Edward Coleman Kirby and the late Sallie Margaret Gardner Kirby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his longtime companion, Audrey Stewart, by a brother, Edward Kirby, and by a step daughter, Tammy Stewart.
Melvin was a retired Auto body repairman.
Melvin is survived by a sister, Margaret (Walter) Hively of Gallipolis, a brother, Frank Kirby of Gallipolis, daughters, Ruth Kirby of Pt. Pleasant, Tonya Birtcher of Crown City, sons, Bradley Stewart of Gallipolis, and Melvin Stewart of Gallipolis. Stepdaughters, Helen Rosemary Birchfield of Gallipolis Ferry, Elizabeth Sperry of Goshen, and Arvilla Nickell of Wilmington. Grandchildren, Calvin Kirby, Dylan Birtcher, Jacob Birtcher, Ricky Miller, Melvin Miller, and Austin Miller.
Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Friday September 7, 2012 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from Noon until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Arbors at Gallipolis in Melvin's memory.