Jim “JB” Kirby, 79, of Paris passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Paris. He was born on September 7, 1932 in Lamar County a son of Frank and Thelma Wilkerson  Kirby. He was a former employee of Wall Concrete and enjoyed writing songs and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roy Easley, and sisters Bonnie Spradlin, Shirley Glover, Christine Payne, and Betty Collum.

He is survived by his children Lois Bailey and spouse Brian of Blossom, Jim Kirby, Jr. and spouse Alice of Powderly, and Angela Bedford and spouse Dennis of Brookston; grandchildren Jennifer Bridgers, Beverly Bridgers, Josh Bedford, Kent Kirby, Kade Kirby, Kris Kirby, Billie Jo McGuire, Tracy Seat, and Stacy Caby; many great grandchildren; brother Lee Easley, Jr. and a sister Marie Reed.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the chapel of Fry-Gibbs Funeral Home with Jim Kirby, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the West Post Oak Cemetery with Kent Kirby, Kade Kirby, James Bedford, Jason Sapp, and Jeffrey Padier serving as pallbearers. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.