Mr. William “Bill” Kirkland age 65 of Pearson, Ga. passed away Saturday at St. Joseph/Chandler Hospital in Savannah, Ga. following a short illness. Survivors include: Wife: Gloria Bennett Kirkland of Pearson, Ga. Son: Ben Kirkland of Pearson, Ga. Brother: Joe Kirkland and wife Sam of Lynchburg, Va. Grandchildren: Noah Delbridge, Thomas Delbridge, Addaleigh Delbridge and Aiden Green of Largo, Fl., Callen Lee Reaves and Titus Gaskins of Kirkland, Ga. and Dalton Royals of Alma, Ga. 2 Brothers-in-Law: Don Bennett of Huntsville, Al. and Bob Bennett and wife Brenda of Austell, Ga. Mother-in-Law: Opal Bennett of Sautee, Ga. Aunt: Melba Ray of Hapeville, Ga. Special Family Friend: Janet Critzer of Pearson, Ga. Beloved Pet: Tiger Funeral services for Mr. Kirkland will be held at 2:00 P. M. Wednesday, April 11, 20l8 at Stokesville Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Pierce and Bishop Lamar Park officiating. The interment will follow in the Antioch Cemetery. Mr. Kirkland will lie in state at the church on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 from 1:00 P. M. till the funeral hour. The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P. M. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Relihan Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to Stokesville Baptist Church. Repeating the name of the deceased, Mr. William “Bill” Kirkland age 65 of Pearson, Ga. Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA. is in charge of the arrangements.