Winston Overton Kirk passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Silsbee Oaks Health Care Center, Silsbee. Winston was born December 2, 1916, in Beaumont, to Laura Perryman Kirk and Bronson Cooper Kirk, Sr.
During World War II, Winston served in the United States Navy from January of 1942 until December of 1945, attaining the rank of Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class. After honorable discharge from the Navy, Winston worked for the United States Postal Service and retired as the manager of South End Station in Beaumont. Winston loved to travel with his wife and family.
He is survived by his wife, Arlie Gates Kirk; daughter, Edythe Elaine Kirk; nieces, Betty Evans Ricks and Janice Busbee Lester; and nephews, David Asa Kirk, Quinton Kirk, Donald Overton Ickles, and Daniel Wayne Ickles.
The youngest of seven children, Winston is preceded in death by his brothers, Claude David Kirk, Carl Kirk, and Bronson Cooper Kirk, Jr.; and sisters, Mittie Kirk Caldwell, Helen Kirk Ickles, and Hazel Kirk Busbee.
A graveside service for Mr. Kirk will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Magnolia Cemetery, 2291 Pine Street, Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lions Eye Bank of Texas, 6565 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030.
