Mr. Robert Lee Kirby, affectionately known as Bob, age 76 of Sparta, passed away at 11:20pm Monday, November 27, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.

Bob was born September 2, 1947 in Sparta, Tennessee to the late Bobby and Frances Ogell Carter Kirby. He was a retired production engineer for Tutco. He loved wood working, Volkswagen Beetles and coin collecting with his granddaughters. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by two brothers Johnny Thomas Kirby and Henry Kirby.

Surviving family members include his wife of 57 years Sarah Bennett Kirby

Son: Scott Kirby and wife Tammie

Two granddaughters: Hannah Kirby,  Alex Merriman and husband Logan

Great-grandson: Leo Merriman

Two brothers: Donal Kirby and wife Hai, Larry Kirby

Several nieces, nephews and extended family members also survive

Graveside services will be conducted 1:00pm Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Old New Hope Cemetery. There will be no public visitation prior to the service. Logan Merriman will officiate.

Edward Dodson, Tom Whitworth, Jesse Whitworth, Devin Ridley, Jimmy Adams and Donal Kirby will serve the family as pallbearers.