David Kingsley King Kirk David Kingsley King Kirk, age 85, of Troy, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 27, 1926 on the Kirk family farm on Alcony Conover Road to the late George H. Kirk and Dorothy Moyer Kirk. He is survived by his wife, Joan Jones Kirk of almost 60 years. He is also survived by two daughters: Kerry Richard Elifritz of Troy, Cindy Rick Gold of Piqua; one son, Robert Kingsley Corena Kirk of Troy; two brothers: Roger Nancy Kirk and Tom Betty Kirk, both of Casstown; twelve grandchildren: Jenny Mike Zapadka, Julie Matt Reid, Chris Angela Kirk, Joe Tiffney Elifritz, Josh Lindsay Gold, Angie Kevin Fritts, Alicia Jonathan McEldowney, Heather Pedro Mendoza, Sarah Gold, Aaron Kirk, Casi Kirk, Andrew Kirk; and nineteen great-grandchildren, soon to be 22. In addition to his parents, Mr. Kirk was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Allen Kirk, at birth; two brothers: Donald in 2008, Charles in Korea; and a sister, Betty, in childhood. Mr. Kirk was a 1944 graduate of Lost Creek Schools. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Rainbow Division in WWII, a member of Lostcreek United Church of Christ, past Master of Mt. Olivet No. 226 Masonic Lodge- Christiansburg, and a member of Ancient Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite. Mr. Kirk was a sports enthusiast and big Cincinnati Reds fan. He was an avid Miami East sports booster and 4-time Ohio State Horseshoe Champion. He joined the 300 Club by bowling a perfect game at Troy Bowl. Mr. Kirk was a farmer for 15 years and retired from Hobart Brothers as a computer programmer after 26 years of service. Services for Mr. Kirk will be held at 10:00AM on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Lostcreek United Church of Christ, 7007 W. Troy-Urbana Road, Casstown with Pastor Jason Egbert officiating. Burial will follow at Casstown Cemetery with military honors. Friends may call Tuesday, August 23, 2011 from 4-8PM at Lostcreek United Church of Christ with Masonic Services at 7:30PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dorothy Kirk Scholarship Fund c/o Lostcreek United Church of Christ, 7007 E. Troy-Urbana Road, Casstown, OH 45312, or Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.