415 E. Washington St, Muncie, IN 47305 • 765-288-6669
7901 W. Isanogel Rd, Muncie, IN 47304 • 765-287-1400
William O. Kirkman - 71 1/31/1939 - 6/29/2010
Muncie - Muncie-William O. Kirkman, 71, well known retired Muncie Police Officer, died Tuesday afternoon, June 29, 2010, in Ball Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Muncie, the son of Nelson O. and Iris Marie (Stewart) Kirkman, graduated from Muncie Central High School, class of 1956, later attended Ball State University, served with the National Guard, and spent most of his life in this area. Mr. Kirkman served with the City of Muncie on the Muncie Police Department for twenty-five years prior to his retirement as a Captain. Following his retirement, Bill served as an investigator with the Delaware County Prosecutors Office for two years, and with the Building Commissioners Office of the City of Muncie for fifteen years, serving as Interim Commissioner at one time. Mr. Kirkman was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, where he served as a board member, Fraternal Order of Police, #87, Delaware Lodge #46, F. & A.M., and the Scottish Rite Valley of Ft. Wayne. Surviving are his wife of forty-one years, Rebecca (Becky) Kirkman; three children, Shelley Ann Kirkman, Eric David Kirkman (wife, Jodie), and Melinda Michele Kirkman; his sister, Maralyn Joan Bartlett; his brother, Richard Kirkman (wife, Carolyn); seven grandchildren, Adam, Justin, and Eric Parker, Sarah, Hannah, Kenya, and Seth Kirkman; four great grandchildren, Taylor, Lillian, Sidney, and Kaleb Parker; his best friend, Donnie Mullinix; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Ellison, and a brother Robert Kirkman. Services will be held at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, with Rev. Martha Lyons officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, north of Muncie. Family and friends may call at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday or one hour prior to service time on Saturday. Memorials may be directed to the Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie, IN 47303 or the American Cancer Society, 1220 Meridian, Anderson, IN 46016. Online condolences may be directed to family at www.meeksmortuary.com.
