Daniel Douglas Kirby

Daniel Douglas Kirby Sr. left this earth when the angels came to usher him over to the other world with
God and the heavenly host on November 25, 2022. He was born January 1, 1943, in Caldwell County to
the late Robert Van Buren Kirby and the late Hazel Vanoy Kirby. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife, Delores C. Kirby and son, Daniel Douglas Kirby Jr, his two brothers, Dennis
Ray, and C.V Kirby, his two sisters Wildean K. Walker and Audrey K. Curtis. He is survived by his daughter
Janet K. Wilcox, his granddaughter Heather W. Helton and his grandson Nick Wilcox. His nieces Lori and
Kristen Jenkins and multiple other nieces and nephews, also.
Daniel spent his time here on earth mentoring and giving to those in his community and his family. He
proudly taught Sunday school for over 45 years while becoming a Master Beekeeper with N.C State
University. He was an instructor of woodcarving at the Lenoir Senior Center. He was the Hickory Jaycees

Chairman of Christians in American Life, Burke County Beekeepers Chairman of Monthly programs, Post-
Polio Support Group of the High-Country Chairman of Directors, N.C State Beekeepers Association

Chairman-Person of the Year Award, he sang bass in The Gospel Tones, and he was one of two speakers
in children’s church while helping to start the church bus ministry.
Daniel was a man of many talents and hobbies, many of which he included his family. His most treasured
times were spent mentoring his grandchildren, equipping them with the necessary tools for life. He
loved the Lord and showed his devotion in every aspect of his life and work. Whether he was working on
his Sunday school lessons, carving beautiful spoons, forks, knives, figurines out of wood, being a Master
beekeeper, doing leather crafts, hunting, fishing, making his own wood carving knives- he was honoring
the Lord. His life revolved around his Savior and his family. Those who knew him, loved him and left his
presence feeling just as loved.
The family will be receiving from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Wednesday November 30, 2022 at Poovey’s
Chapel Baptist Church in Hudson, with a service following at 2:00pm.