Alan Richard Kirkwood, age 53, of Orange, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Arrangements were made under the direction of Dorman Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018, with visitation from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, with Pastor Turner officiating, at Cove Baptist Church in Orange, Texas.
Alan was born on Sunday, May 30, 1965, in Port Galgow, Scotland to parents, Margaret (Boyland) and Alexander Kirkwood. He had been a long time resident of Orange, Texas before moving from Scotland. He was a Christian man with a heart of gold. Alan found the love of his life when he met Tammy Kirkwood. They enjoyed many wonderful years together. He was a very caring and loving man who loved God, his family and friends. Family was everything to Alan. He loved to play the guitar, any and all church activities, any activities with the youth group, fishing when he had the chance and spending time with his wife and grandchildren. He enjoyed life to the very fullest and never let a single day be wasted by not making the very best of it. Alan was a husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many wonderful people. He will forever be loved and missed by all who knew him.
Alan is preceded in death by his brother, David Kirkwood.
Alan is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Kirkwood; children, Angela Lynn McCauley, Christy Lynn Burton; parents, Alexander Kirkwood, Margaret Kirkwood, step-mother, Margo Kirkwood; brother, Andrew Scott Kirkwood as well as a host of nieces, nephew and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Little Cypress Baptist Church Youth Group, Building Fund or charity of choice.
Alan has left a big hole in our church family and is being missed. I enjoyed working with him and playing the piano with him. He loved to serve his Lord with his guitar and gave much of his time and talent to the youth. I had a lot of respect for Alan and appreciated him for being so unselfish and being so willing to serve our Lord.
Alan and I worked together at SimplexGrinnell……we were the only two people from Orange ever in the company. I left a few years ago but kept the same customer base and I would still reciecve compliements from previous customers about how awesome he was. Rest in Peace Alan!
Tammy, Mrs Margaret, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. He sounded like a wonderful person that love God and his family. I know he will be terribly missed. You all will be in my prayers. Draw near to God and he will help you get through this difficult time. Take one day at a time.????????????
Tammy and family we are so sorry for your loss. Alan’s memorial was so beautiful. He had so many that truly loved him. He will be missed but you will see him again. God bless….
I went to school with Alan here in Orange. I considered him a dear friend, and know he will be missed.