Bryant Whiting Kirkland

September 9, 1933 - January 17, 2016

Mr. Bryant Whiting Kirkland, age 82, of Douglas passed away early Sunday morning, Jan. 17, 2016, at the Coffee Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was born Sept. 9, 1933 to the late Allan Kirkland and the late Dollie Russ Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland, a native of Coffee County, retired as the Treatment Operator of the City of Douglas Water Department. He was also preceded in death by 2 Sisters, Helen Davis and Shirley Henderson. Mr. Kirkland was a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints; however, he had been attending Reedy Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include: His Wife of 41 years: Jeanette Thompson Kirkland of Douglas, Ga.; Children: Tony (Loan) Kirkland of Starkville, Mississippi ; Victor (Teresa) Kirkland of Nicholls, Ga., Jamie (Joseph) Spivey of Broxton, Ga., Lisa (Raymond) Harrell of Douglas, Ga. and Karen (Michael) Adams of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. 11 Grandchildren, and 12 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces , Nephews, Friends, and Other Relatives. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016, at 11:00 A. M. at the Reedy Branch Baptist Church, with Rev. Den Weniger and Bro. Russ Gillis officiating. The Interment followed in the Reedy Branch Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Bryant Kirkland, Jacob Kirkland, Marty Edge, Chris Matthews, Chris Adams, Chris Yaughn, and Levy Harrell. Special Musical Selections, “In The Garden”, and “Consider The Lilies”, were presented by the Soloist, Gina Bagley, with Rev. Den Weniger, at the Keyboard. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by Mrs. Evelyn Weniger, at the Organ. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.