of North Little Rock, AR
March 22, 1931 - October 21, 2017
Jack W. Kirkwood, 86, born in Little Rock, March 22, 1931 to Ralph W. Kirkwood and Montie (Snow) Kirkwood, passed on October 21, 2017, from the loving arms of his wife of 45 years, to the waiting arms of our heavenly father.
Jack worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 41 years and loved every minute. After retiring, he could be found on a golf course, fishing with friends or even watching his beloved Razorbacks or Cowboys. He had been a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church for the past 35 years. Jack touched those around him in a quiet way, but his influence was powerful and lasting. He will be greatly missed by all he encountered throughout his life.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Norman W. Kirkwood, who passed before Jack's birth; and a grandson, Justin Darter.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Kirkwood; daughters, Roxanne Aftanas (Dave), Vickie Darter (David) and Charlene Williams (Bob); grandchildren, Robert and Josh Williams, Sarah Moore, Alyssa and Addy Aftanas and five great grandchildren.
The family would like to express great appreciation for the prayers and outpouring of love and concern due to our tremendous loss.
God be with you all!
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8 Condolence(s)
Doris Waggoner
Saturday, November 11, 2017
“If a little bit’s good, a whole lot’s better.” We don’t know if Jack coined this phrase or not, but we will always think of it when we think of him.
When Joe & I moved to North Little Rock in 1982, little did we know that we would become close friends with our new neighbors, the Kirkwoods.
What are the odds that four people from different corners of Arkansas who had worked for Ma Bell would become neighbors and remain close friends for a lifetime?
We are very thankful for those odds - and for the many years and happy memories we have enjoyed together.
We will dearly miss Jack. And we mourn his absence from your life, Faye, as well as from ours. But as Christians we live with the hope and promise that we will all be together again one day, in a much better place.
Until then - we love and miss you Jack. What a privilege it was to know and to work, fish, and golf with you. Faye, may God bless you with His peace that surpasses all understanding.
Your friends,
Joe & Doris Waggoner
June Pierce
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Faye, I was so sorry to hear of Jacks death. May God hold you in his arms
Anne Stroud
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Faye, Sor sorry for your loss.. Blessings, prayers, and love to you and to your family.
Tommie Lewis
Thursday, October 26, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you Faye. I think of Jack often. We had some good times at SWBT.
susan james
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Faye and Family,
Johnny and I send our heartfelt sympathy. Jack was truly one of the good telephone company guys, and a good person. We are so glad you had each other for as long as you did. Our hearts and prayers are with you all. Love you old friend. Johnny and Susan
Bob and Jane Laney
Thursday, October 26, 2017
We were so saddened to hear about Jack passing. Please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers. We both worked with Jack through the years and he was a good man. He’ll be missed by so many.
Bob and Jane Laney
Bill White
Thursday, October 26, 2017
I enjoyed every minute i worked for Southwestern Bell too. One of my best memories was working for Jack when he was over marketing in the North Little Rock Office. He was a good man with a great sense of humor.
Margaret Mellinger Dearing
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Faye and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was one of the finest and honest men that my sister (Mary Morgan) and I worked for. He encouraged women to move upward in a time when that was a very new thing, and not accepted readily. He was good to all wo worked on his team.
Everyone who knew Jack also knew that he loved his family deeply. Bless all of you as you go through this.
Margaret Mellinger Dearing