Obituary: Jimmie ‘Jim’ R. Kirk, 72, Rineyville

Jimmie “Jim” R. Kirk, 72, of Rineyville, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at his home. SSG (Ret.) Kirk served in the U.S. Army for 23 years. During his career in the Army he served three tours in Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart three times and the Bronze Medal with two Silver Stars. He was a member of the 512th Military Police Co. and served in the Honor Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. After retiring he worked for the Department of Defense at Ft. Knox. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge # 39 where he spent most of his fundraising for Shop with a Cop. Along with many other achievements, Jim was also awarded the title of Kentucky Colonel.

He was a member of Rineyville Baptist Church and will be remembered as a selfless member of the community who loved his family and the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith Boone and Cleve Kirk.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine Kirk of Rineyville; two daughters, Vicki Jackson of Rineyville and Angela (Wayne) Mouldin of Bardstown; two sisters, Shelby (Phil) Rockwell and Shirley Kirk; one brother, Albert (Joann) Kirk; three grandchildren, Seth (Hannah) Plocica of Rineyville, Kyle (Kenzie) Plocica of Glendale, and Stephanie (Cody) Howell of Hodgenville; one great-granddaughter, Kennedy; and one great-grandson on the way.

The funeral is 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home in Radcliff the Rev. Jerry Lynn Shacklett officiating. Burial is in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff with military honors.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, and 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, at the funeral home.

The Nelson-Edelen-Bennett Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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