Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home | Tuscaloosa, AL

Obituary For Mr. Corey Justin Kirk

Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home announce the passing of Mr. Corey Justin Kirk.

COMMUNITY VIEWING: Friday, October 11, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, 2615 Stillman Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the National Epilepsy Foundation. https://www.epilepsy.com/make-difference/ways-give/donate-clothing-and-household-goods/how-donate

FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 11:00 a.m., Oakman High School Auditorium, 10699 Main St, Oakman, AL 35579. Rev. Jeremy Kirk, brother of Mr. Corey Justin Kirk, will officiate. Mr. Kirk will lie in state one hour prior to service at Oakman High School.

BURIAL: Oakman Memorial Gardens Oakman, AL 35579

Services Licensed by Van Hoose & Steele Funeral Home, Inc., under the direction of Mr. Danny Steele, Licensed Funeral Director-#04395

Guest Book

On behalf of the family, we just want to thank everyone for taking time out of their day to share words about Corey and the family. Thank you so much for continuing to think about us in a time like this. We appreciate your kind words and testimonials about Corey more than you'll ever know. Thank you again.- Jeremy C. Kirk (brother)

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Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to the entire Kirk Family. From: Gloria Hines/Hines Family and the Alabama A & M University Alumni Family

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To Cynthia & Johnny my condolences to you and the family.I remember our boys in church together. Those were the God times. Weeping may endure for a night but Joy cometh in the morning. I Love Ya'll.

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On behalf of the Edwards Family, I'd like to send condolences to the Kirk Family regarding the passing of Corey. I personally remember seeing and interacting with Corey when the Kirks were members of Fellowship Bible Baptist in Warner Robins, GA. He was such a beautiful soul and I recall him being quite the artist. God bless you all and may the Lord be with you during the difficult time and always. God bless! -Candice Edwards-

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Praying God's Blessings for strength and comfort for each of you. Sending my sincerest condolences. Stephanie Paul....Brewton, AL

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Corey you will truly be missed. I enjoyed all the times we spent together watching movies, and sitting back listening as u gave ur brothers a run for there money. U always brought a smile to everyone's face and ur smile always lit up any room u entered. Continue to draw and rest in heaven little brother. With Love Toni

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Corey was a delightful child to teach and he was loved by all who knew him. We will miss asking about him and hearing his voice in the background of our conversations Mrs. Kirk. We are sending prayers to the family. William and Queen Tubbs.

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May Our God of Comfort and Strength continue to be with our Kirk Family and may He give you His Perfect Peace! Praying for you. Keep the Faith and we are here for you! With our love, The Sapp Family(Jackie, Tony, & Girls)

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When I walk by the park it will never be the same when I see rigbys I'll smile Everytime we had amazing memories there even though we couldn't awlays hangout you stayed in contact with me and I'm thankful for the Bible verses and the Corey's words of wisdom when I felt down I'm gonna miss the messages and funny memes we would send to each other I'm gonna miss how you speak Spanish and when I hear that song Maria Maria I'll always smile and think of you I know your probably singing karaoke up there I'm gonna miss you on my machine giving it your all if I could go back to the bonfires the walks in the park the hide and seek games along with my birthdays and movies I do it all over again just to see you smile one more time heaven just didn't gain an angel he gained a very good friend forever great ful to have met you and your family prayers from Sara Somers

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So sorry to hear of the passing of your loved one. Sending my sincere condolences to the Kirk Family. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time. Dot Slones, Alabama A&M Alumni, Atlanta,GA

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Spud and Cynt. Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal. My prayer is that the peace of God surpasses all understanding. I love you sis and bro. ❤

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To Spud and Cynthia, Our prayer is that the PEACE of God which surpasses all understanding will comfort your hearts during this time of bereavement. T.R. Freeman III’ and Family. Love you guys.....

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Deepest sympathies to my dear friend and family! Praying for you all, continuously, and know that GOD will see you through! Much love, Cathy V Sellers

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I am praying for you Cynthia and your family! Sending hugs to each of you!

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Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. We know that God does not make a mistake. Memories of Corey will be with us always. Always a prayer away. SEE YOU IN THE RAPTURE NEPHEW COREY. Loving you all. Cynthia Barnett-Edwards and family

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My heart and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. We are here for you and your family if you need anything. Sending much love!

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I just want to say you was a nice big brother to me I Will miss you always I love the way you send me funny picture and videos I love you Corey u will live long time bro I love you all KIRK family god bless you all

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You will be missed by many but never forgotten little cousin. You had a heart of gold. Love ya ❤️

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Love ALWAYS Barbara and Dude

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What a Joy and BLESSING to have shared life with Corey. His was a HAPPY Sole and he will truly be missed. I LOVE MY FAMILY

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Spud,I will continue to keep your family in constant prayer. God be with you and the family in your time of grief. Love to you and your wonderful family, Joyce

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Our deepest condolences to Johnny and Cynthia rest of the family. Greg Elaine Kelly

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Words cannot express the hurt that I am sharing for Spud and family. I pray that God will give you the comfort and peace thst'd needed at this difficult time. With Heartfelt Sympathy Rosemary c/o 80 AAMU

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Our condolences to the family of Corey, he will be forever in our hearts. Rest heavenly Corey you will be truly missed. The Hudson’s

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I have known this family over 40 years, and this is just heartbreaking.Corey is with his Father in heaven waiting on us to meet him there. Family just know that God is a Good God, and he specializes. Deborah Davis Dent

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Corey will truly be missed!!! His smile and personality lit up the world!!! RIP my friend

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"Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal" To the Kirk family, I pray that God will bring you all through this difficult time. Although we were only physical neighbors for a few years, it was always a joy seeing a smile on Corey's face and positive attitude. He'll be sorely missed by many! Marc Lewis

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Sending love and light to the Kirk family. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Chiquisha Tomlin Williams Savannah, GA

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To my dear friend Johnny Kirk during this dark time - there are no words that will take the pain away but just know that you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs! Tammy Everett

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My deepest condolences to Spud and Cynthia during this time. May God keep you during this time. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Steve Bridges & Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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