Morris Kirkland, age 76, passed into rest, Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center.
The Bulloch County native was the son of the late Robert and Lillie Mae Williams Kirkland. He received his formal education in the Bulloch County School System and was a 1965 graduate of the William James High School.
Marvin or Sonny as he was affectionately known, was a retired employee of the Bulloch County Board of Education. He was a member of the Brannen Chapel United Methodist Church where he served as president of the Usher’s Board.
In addition to his parents, he is proceeded in death by a son, Terry Eason.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joann Lanier Kirkland, Statesboro, GA; a son, Robert Kirkland; daughters, Trina Kirkland, Gemini Kirkland, Phyllis Natasha Kirkland and Elizabeth; a sister, Betty Jo Kirkland; stepdaughters, Teresa Lanier Anderson and Andrea Nicole Lanier; a stepson, Pervis Lambert Lanier; nine grandchildren, five step grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.
Funeral plans for Mr. Kirkland are incomplete at this time but, will be announced later.
Final rites have been entrusted to Hill’s Mortuary, Inc.
