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Obituary For James Ronald Kirkland, Jr.
Celebration of Life Services for James Ronald Kirkland, Jr., of Decatur, will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025; 11:00 A.M. at First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Avenue, SE Atlanta, Georgia 30316. Reverend Timothy McDonald, III, Pastor and Reverend Donald Yates, Officiant. The remains will be placed in state at 10:00 A.M. Interment Washington Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening (Tuesday) at the mortuary from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.
He leaves to cherish his memories, wife, Micole T. Kirkland; mother, Wanda D. Moore; daughter, Janay R. Kirkland; sister, Tezlyn Vinyard; brother, Christopher Moore; many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the church at 10:30 A.M.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be sent to: Amyloidosis Foundation https://secure.qgiv.com/for/?key=amyfound
The family will sponsor the Gresham Park A's uniforms next season:
Donations can be sent to the family or contact Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., for further information.
Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032 (404) 371-0772.
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Mr/Mrs J Brian Gardner sent Dreams From the Heart Bouquet for James Ronald Kirkland, Jr. - April 21, 2025
We are sorry for your loss;however, we praise and thank God for James time on earth. We pray that the family and friends will lean into God's embrace and let Him carry and comfort y'all during this time of sorrow and grief. James and Kevin [KK] played ball on the same team "The mighty A's" at Gresham Park. We will forever keep your family in prayer.
I'm so glad to have met James way back in 1982 @ Gresham Park. We were teammates on the 80lb team that went 11-0. I would occasionally run into James after the season ended because we didn't play on the same team any longer after that. I would go see him play during Baseball season along with my other friends from Gresham. We lost contact for several years, but we ran into each other at a mutual friend cookout when he was home on break from Duke University. We were inseparable ever since! I'm going to really miss my friend/brother. Rest well my guy! 🙏🏾. Love you bro! 😢
From the very first day we met in high school, James stood out—not through loud words, but through his quiet kindness and sincere spirit. He was always courteous, always genuine in his actions. That unforgettable, million dollar smile of his could light up any room!! James greeted everyone with warmth and a natural sense of connection and he'll be missed immensely. He can now fly free, in the loving arms of God—where his light will continue to shine, forever.
Sending heartfelt condolences, love, and comforting light to his family.
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