Leroy Kirkland

Leroy Forrest Kirkland was born May 14, 1940, and died August 21, 2023. Leroy was preceded in death by his infant son, Arthur Forest, his parents Leonard Forrest and Lucy Tanna, as well as his brother JB.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Alice and children, Roy Wayne, Tanna Lee, and Dennis Corbin. He also leaves his grandchildren Kristen (Denver) Moore, Stefan (Ali) Kirkland, Chris Kirkland, Tajah Kirkland, Jason (Christy) Rogers, Dustin (Kayla) Rogers, Zac Kirkland, and Olivia Kirkland. He leaves 12 beloved great grandchildren.

Leroy was a devoted lifelong Christian at Oak Church of Christ in El Paso, AR. He always provided for his family. His hobbies were his family and his farm.

Westbrook Funeral Home will oversee services. Pallbearers are Stefan Kirkland, Chris Kirkland, Denver Moore, Jason Rogers, Dustin Rogers, and Zac Kirkland. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, 404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr., Beebe, Arkansas.  Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Oak Church of Christ in El Paso, Arkansas. Interment will follow at the Sylvania Cemetery in Sylvania, Arkansas. 

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