Marvin Earle Kirby

Marvin Earle Kirby, 97, of Strawberry, Arkansas passed away Sunday, November 8, 2026 in Batesville, Arkansas. He was born May 17, 1929 to Val and Annie Kirby. He loved the Lord and Savior with all his heart and talked frequently about going to Heaven. He enjoyed visits with his family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He had a lifetime of passion for hunting and telling stories about the best hunting dog that ever lived, “Brownie” to his friends and family. His highlight of each day was to drive to Rick’s Shop and visit with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Charlotte Kirby; one grandson, Jason Davis; one brother, Wayne Kirby; and two sisters, Louise Gray and Wilma Sue McGee.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Kirby of the home; his son, Terry Kirby (Jodi) of Mountain Home, Arkansas; his daughters, Phyllis Gardner of Batesville, Arkansas and Amanda Shannon (James) of Newark, Arkansas; his grandsons, Jody Kirby (Brandi) of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Kirby Johns of Newport, Arkansas; his granddaughters, Jordyn Kirby of Reeds, Missouri, Lillian Filsinger (Nick) of Miller, Missouri, and Addie Shannon of Newark, Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Maddie, Mason, Austin, Emilia, Oliver, Cecilia; and soon to arrive, Jason Wayne; along with many nieces and nephews that loved him so much.

Funeral services will be Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville, Arkansas with Bro. Tommy Boles officiating. Burial will follow in the Ward Cemetery in Strawberry, Arkansas.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service at the funeral home on Friday, November 13, 2026.

Arrangements are by Qualls Funeral Homes.