Raymond Leonard Kirkland, Jr.

Raymond Kirkland, 71, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the VA Health Center in Des Moines, after a short battle with cancer. His funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines, with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Raymond was an over the road truck driver for 35 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War, and a member of Victory Baptist Church in Richmond, VA. He loved playing cards, going to yard sales, watching NASCAR, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Raymond is survived by his children: Eldon and RaSha of Des Moines, and Olin of Tennessee; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Raymond.

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