Junior Floyd Kirby

Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Junior Floyd Kirby, age 88, was born May 8, 1937 in Sparta, TN and passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025 at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.

A retired United States Air Force veteran and former employee of the Carrier Corporation, he was the son of Thurman Kirby and Addie Bryant Kirby. He was married to Kiyomi Murai Kirby on September 8, 1958 who preceded him in death on June 28, 2021. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Kirby, March 31, 1978 and sister Lillian Bouldin, January 23, 2020.

Floyd entered the United States Air Force in 1954 and proudly served for over 20 years. He met Kiyomi Murai during his first tour to Tokyo, Japan. Together they raised four children experiencing military life traveling the world: Vandenberg, CA; Naha, Okinawa; Kessler, MS; Naha Okinawa; Warner Robins, GA and Andrews, MD.

Floyd’s expertise was in heavy equipment, concrete, and building runways for aircraft. He did just that in May 1966 to July 1967 during the Vietnam War.

After his Air Force retirement he worked for the Carrier Corporation. Floyd loved his home on the lake in Morrison, TN. He enjoyed working on his property and fishing. He always had an extra fishing pole inviting family members to come fish.

Floyd is survived by his daughter, Susan (Tommy) Dodson of Miramar Beach, FL; sons, Jim Kirby (Gerrie Livingston) and Chuck (Sherry) Kirby both of Murfreesboro, TN;  grandchildren, Brandie (Thomas) Oliver of Milton, GA, Brooke (Erich) Meier of Roswell, GA, Kris (Kristy) Kirby of Murfreesboro, TN, Chelsea (Dave) Thomas of Murfreesboro, TN, Courtney (Jordon) Holmes of Murfreesboro, TN, Cristy Kirby of Murfreesboro, TN and Brittany (Mason) Englehart of Iwakuni, Japan;  great-grandchildren, Isabella, Win, Kinsley, Kylie, Kaley, Chloe, Brennon, Baylee, Connor, Max, Jayden, Hudson, Russell, Skye, and Olivia;  brother, Clyde Kirby of McMinnville, TN; niece, Jennifer and nephews, Jason, Rick and Steve.

In a private ceremony, Floyd, with his family will come to rest on November 4, 2025 at the Gardens of Memory. We thank Danny Higgins for officiating and American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5064 for providing full military honors. In addition, we thank the Tennessee State Veterans Home for providing several years of meaningful care.

Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.