William Hoyt Kirk

Mr. William Hoyt Kirk, 94, of Linden, passed away Monday April 3, 2023 at the Perry County Nursing Home. He was born October 24, 1928 in Perry County to the late Nesby Kirk and Nannie Lou Beasley Kirk. After graduating from Linden High School, Hoyt attended Lipscomb University in 1947 playing baseball and basketball.  After 2 years of college Hoyt served in the United States Navy during the Korean War for 4 years.  After the war he went back to Lipscomb and resumed his education and baseball career.  He earned his degree in Health and Physical Education and later earned his Masters from Peabody.   "Coach Kirk" was hired in 1963 at Freed - Hardeman.  He fulfilled many duties during his time at F H U.  Coaching basketball and baseball, many other physical education activities, and teaching a full load of classes.  Beginning in 1969, Bro. Kirk started preaching in Perry County, first at Brush Creek Church of Christ and then for about 38 years at the Linden Church of Christ, until Feb. 2021, when his health would no longer allow him to speak full time. Coach Kirk was director at  Mid South Youth camp for 20 years, making many lifelong friendships and acquaintances.  He always enjoyed running into former players, students and campers.  In addition to his parents Hoyt is preceded in death by his daughter Patti Kirk Haston; wives Betty Doyle Kirk and Barbara Savage Kirk; sister Evelyn Kirk Townsend; brother Harry " Sonny" Kirk.  Survivors include his grandson Kirk Haston and his wife Kasey; great grandsons Kenner and Kooper Haston; and great granddaughter Kyler Haston, all of Lobelville; Stepson Mark Savage of Linden; he alson leaves several loving nieces and nephews; he will be missed by the many friends that he has made throughout his lifetime.

Funeral services will be held at 3PM Thursday April 6, 2023 at Young Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held from 2 until 8 PM on Wednesday and 11 AM until 3PM on Thursday before the service. Interment will follow services in the Dr. O.A. Kirk Memorial Cemetery in Linden, with the Perry County Chapter of Vietnam Veterans performing military honors.  

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