Mr. Gerald Eugene Kirby, age 72 of Chatsworth, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fain and Lucille Pack Kirby; twin sister, Cheryl Kirby; brother, Starlin Kirby; twin son, Jason Kirby; brother-in-law Leon Welch.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Cathy Welch Kirby, son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Michelle Kirby; sisters-in-law, Linda Kirby, Rachel Welch, and Joan and Eddie Shamoon; brothers-in-law, Jim and Kathy Welch and Larry and Debbie Welch; special niece, Heather Welch Cook; special friends, Lillian Benton and Jerry Stewart.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Gerald Eugene Kirby will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Stewart and Rev. David Eaton officiating. Interment will follow at Murray Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth has been entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Gerald Eugene Kirby.