Oscar L Kirkwood

Oscar L. Kirkwood, 85, of Hazel Park, Michigan, died in his home at 5:45 p.m. Saturday.

Mr. Kirkwood was born in Silent Run, Ky. on September 13,1891, the son of the late James Kirkwood and Laura Maddox Kirkwood. His stepmother, Victoria Kirkwood of Madisonville, and his wife Alice Berry, both preceded him in death. His wife who died on June 7, 1969.

He is survived by five sons, Raymond Kirkwood, Madison heights, Mich. Morris Kirkwood, Clawson, Nich., Charles Kirkwood of Clawson, Leon Kirkwood of Lakeview, Oregon and Edward Kirkwood of Hazel Park, Mich. ; four daughters Mrs. Georgia Yates of Crystal Falls, Mich. Mrs. Ruby reece and Mrs. Eva Clanton both of Warren, Mich. and Mrs. Mary Riggs of Hazel Park, Mich. ; five step daughters, Mrs. Ola Peach, Mrs. Pauline Dame and Mrs. Mrs. Ozzie Ectart all of Evansville, Ind. Mrs.Genevieve Slaton and Mrs. Estelle Gamblin both of Madisonville.; one step-brother, Hilton Kirkwood of Madisonville; 25 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 .m. at Kinsey-Garrett Funeral Home in Royal Oak, Mich. Burial followed in Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak.

The Messenger Madisonville, Ky. Tuesday May 10, 1977

Obituary contributed by: James D Laffoon
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