KIRKLEY, Ron of Mesquite, born August 14, 1945. He grew up in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas. He was loved by his family and friends. He passed away in his sleep on September 8, 2011 in Mesquite, TX. He will be missed. He is preceded in death by parents, Juanita Mae Kirkley & John Paul Kirkley. Survived by wife, Sharon; children, Amber Jordan, Kelli Thomas, Ron Kirkley II and Ira Kirkley; grandchildren, Brandon Thomas, Tyler De Larm, Jacob De Larm, Alex Thomas, Sarah Kirkley, Ethan Kirkley, Brett Kirkley, Joshua Kirkley, Ella Kirkley; brother, Michael Kirkley. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family. Memorial service will be held 10:00AM Tuesday September 13, 2011 at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy. 80, Sunnyvale, TX. 75182.