Obituary of Homer Harold Kirkwood, Sr

Homer Harold “Cotton” Kirkwood Sr. went to be with Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at the age of 73. He was born August 13, 1935, in Sapulpa to Kerney and Hazel Kirkwood. Harold was in the Army National Guard from 1952 – 1953 and served in the U.S. Army from 1956 – 1957. He married Joy Lowery on October 7, 1956, in Sapulpa. They were together for 52 years. Harold is preceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel Kirkwood-Ruhl and Kerney Kirkwood; two brothers, Clifford and Gerald Kirkwood; and great-grandson Taylor Miller. Harold is survived by his loving wife and son, Joy and Harold Jr, both of the home; daughters Carletta Johnson and husband Allan of Sapulpa; Kim Roberts and husband Mike of Grove; eight grandchildren, Stephanie (Johnson) Roberts and husband Kyle of Tulsa, Johnathan, Ashley and Kaitlyn Johnson of Sapulpa, Amanda (Roberts) Miller and husband Caleb of Tulsa, Stacey (Roberts) Lane and husband Clinton of Grove, and Kasey and Jordan Roberts of Grove; three great-grandchildren, Chloe and Kameron Roberts of Tulsa and Mattison Jackson of Tulsa; brother Cecil “Tyke” Kirkwood and wife Imagean of Sapulpa; two sisters, Laverne Yocham and husband Earl of Jay and Kay Branum and husband Mike of Jay; and many nieces, nephews and other loved ones and friends. Daddy you are special to so many people. You have touched many lives with your loving and ornery spirit. “To know is to love you.” Even though we know you are dancing in Heaven with your parents while holding your great-grandson, you will be sorely missed by everyone who had the honor to meet you. You will never be forgotten. Good-bye for now, till we see you again.