Mr. Robert W. Kirby, 79 of Conway died Saturday June 5, 2004 at the Rockcastle Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1925 in Rockcastle County the son of the late Leonard and Locie Deatherage Kirby. He was a general laborer and a member of the Holiness Faith.

Survivors are: His wife; Mrs. Virgie Rector Kirby of Conway. One son; Ellis Kirby of Livingston. Two brothers; Estill and Floyd Kirby both of Mt. Vernon. Two sisters; Mrs. Lena Brewer of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Marie Woodruff of Lexington. Two grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and ten step children also survive. He was preceded in death by One son; Bobby Ray Kirby, by one brother; Earl Kirby, and by one sister; Betty Jean Kirby.