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Obituary For Charles Kirkland
Sergeant First Class Retired Charles Edward Kirkland transitioned peacefully Friday at his home. He was 64 years of age.
The son of the late Edward "Eddie" Kirkland and Ida M. Shoulders Kirkland, Sergeant Kirkland was born in Detroit, MI. He was a United States Army Veteran of 21 years who was active with the Army Boxing League. He held the Golden Glove title for the most knockouts during his tenure with Amateur Boxing Alliance. He also retired following 20 years as a security guard with Angel Security. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Kirkland.
Surviving his departure with cherished memories, include: his beloved wife of 41 years, Mrs. Mal Cha Lee Kirkland; a son, Terrance Kirkland; three grandsons, Nehemiah, Tehemiah and Isaiah Kirkland; one brother, Orland Kirkland; five sisters, Joann Kinney-Williams (Edward), Vernadine Kirkland-Richardson (Robert), Jerdine Kirkland, Burnette Mundy (Leroy) and Marlean Kirkland-Pope; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
The Homegoing Celebration for Sergeant Kirkland will be held Friday, January 4, 2019 at 12 noon at the Progressive Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Reverend Ernest L. Gordon will officiate.
Visitation is Thursday, 1 until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.
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Add A CondolenceI just found this I'm so sorry to learn about the passing of Charles Kirkland. We go back many years to the 70's and 80's in the U.S. Army in South Korea and were neighbors my Daughter and His Son were born days apart. Rest In Peace my Brother from Hong Kong Village. Keep on punching, he was Mike Tyson before Tyson, a pure puncher and knockout artist.
I am sorry for your loss. Your loved one, Charles will be missed. May the love and memories you have for him continue to sustain your family as you deal with his loss. May "the God of all comfort," (2Cor.1:3,4)be with your family now as well as the difficult days ahead. Please take care.
To the Family: My sympathy goes to all of you during this time of grief. Although, time and unforeeen occurrences, affect us all, even death, we have Jesus’s promise that our love ones can live again. Ecclesiastes 9:11; John 6:40
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort the family as you throw all your anxiety on him because he cares. 1 Peter 5:6,7
To family and friends my deepest sympathies to you for the loss of your love one. Losing a loved one in death is very painful. May you find comfort in in the Scriptures found at John 5:28,29 and Isaiah 26:19 that promises our loved ones who have died can live again! May the God of all comfort and tender mercies sustain you at this difficult time. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 Learn more about the resurrection hope at (spam)
