Christopher Lynn Kirkland

Christopher Lynn Kirkland, age 44, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Chris truly loved his family, friends, and animals. He was a devoted son, grandson, father, brother, and true friend who will be deeply loved and missed by those he leaves behind. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Eugene Kirkland, maternal grandparents, Les and Lillian Kirby, and cousin, Chadwick Dale Kirby. Survivors include his mother, Linda Gail Kirkland; father, John Tilden Kirkland; son, Christopher James Kirkland; step-daughter, Amanda Beck; grandchildren, Christopher, Alvin, and Ethan Kirkland; sister, Myndee Beth Kirkland; grandmother, Rosie Pearl Kirkland; special nephew, Dylan Phillips; girlfriend, Tina Ayers; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces, and too many other family and friends to count. A Celebration of Chris’s life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be registered at www.SmithMaryville.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Christopher Lynn Kirkland please visit our Sympathy Store.