William "Bill" Kirby, age 69, of Asheboro died Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at his home.
Mr. Kirby was born January 28, 1944 in Wilmington to Ed and Louise Kirby. He was president of Central Gas Company and Kirby Motor Lines. Bill was an avid NASCAR fan and antique truck collector. He was a member of the Antique Truck Historical Society and a Shriner. Bill had served as past president of the NC Propane Gas Association and was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Williams Kirby and son, Brad Kirby.
The family will receive friends Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 6-8 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Connie Weaver and Rev. Brian Gawf officiating.
Memorials may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital Burn Center, c/o Oasis Temple, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262-8410 or Randolph Cancer Center Patient Assistance Fund, 373 N. Fayetteville St., Asheboro, NC 27203 or Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009.