Mr. Glen Kirkman

Mr. Glen Kirkman, 87, of Mt. Airy passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at Northern Hospital of Surry County. He was born in Surry County on August 26, 1925 to the late Rommie Lee and Lilly Belton Kirkman. Mr. Kirkman was owner and operator of Sheltontown Grocery and was a member of Bannertown Baptist Church. He served our country in the United States Navy during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Treva Riddle Kirkman of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Wayne Hudson of Mt. Airy; a daughter-in-law, Nora Kirkman of Clemmons; grandchildren, Travis Hudson, Jessica Hudson, Heather Naylor and husband Will, and Erin Kirkman; a great grandchild, Allyson Naylor; a sister, Kathleen Chilton of Mt. Airy; a special niece, Wanda East. In addition to his parents Mr. Kirkman was preceded in death by two sons, Phil and Mitchell Kirkman; seven brothers, Artie, Cecil, William "Blackie", Dennis "Dink", Hersey, Carl and Treva Kirkman. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mickey Cogdill and Rev. Milton Sewell officiating. Burial will follow in Skyline Memory Gardens with full military honors conducted by VFW Memorial Honor Guard Post 2019 of Mt. Airy and Post 9436 of Pilot Mountain. The family will receive friends Monday from 9:30 AM until time of the service at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice. The family would like to give a special thank you to Bannertown Baptist Church family and the Shelton Church of the Brethren for the love and care given to the Kirkman family during his illness. Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.