Gaylen Earl Kirk passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on February 10th 2019 Gaylen was born October 10th 1937 to James & Mary Kirk in Ownesboro, Kentucky He is survived by his wife of 44 years Charlsie Sue Kirk, son and daughter-in-law Darren & Lisa Kirk of Vinton, Iowa, son and daughter-in-law Blake & Alizen Kirk of Irving, Texas, son Corey Kirk of Mesquite, Texas, sister and brother-in-law Elaine & Roger Ferguson of Richland, Indiana., 9 grandchildren and many extended family members He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Nelda & Frankie and grandson Gunnar Kirk A memorial service will be held February 14th 2019 at Mesquite Church of Christ in Mesquite, Texas at 2:00pm