Gilbert Ray Kirkland

Our sympathy is extended to the family of Gilbert Ray Kirkland

Funeral services for Gilbert Ray Kirkland, a Moore resident, were held Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Brown’s Funeral Chapel in Coalgate. Burial was in Coalgate Cemetery with Brown’s Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Gilbert was born January 26, 1944 to Olva Dinton “OD” Kirkland and Ruby Azlene (Timmons) Kirkland at Rock Springs, WY and passed away May 15, 2023 at Oklahoma City at the age of 79 years, 3 months and 19 days. He graduated from Olney High School in the class of 1962 and married Evelyn Elizabeth Nichols October 22, 1967 at Coalgate. She preceded him in death. Gilbert retired from the U. S. Marine Corp and was an Infantry Marine during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting and driving his 1969 Pontiac GTO. Gilbert’s favorite times were spent with those he loved.

Survivors include his son, Nevin Kirkland of Oklahoma City; granddaughters, Kaylen Gilkes and husband Ryan of Everette, WA, and Chloe Kirkland of Norman, OK; special niece, Natisha Seitsinger and husband David of Moore, OK; along with numerous nieces, nephews and dearly loved friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Elizabeth Kirkland; parents, Olva Dinton Kirkland and Ruby Azlene (Timmons) Kirkland; and sister, Margaret Miller.

Casketbearers were Marines. Condolences may be sent to the family by email to: brownsfscoalgate@sbcglobal.net. Please reference the name of the deceased in your correspondence.