BUCKLIN – Harold Kirk, 94, died Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Hill Top House, Bucklin.

He was born August 23, 1927 on the family farm 10 miles south of Bucklin, the son of Porter Abraham and Alma Irene (Smith) Kirk.  He was a 1945 graduate of Bucklin High School and the Reppert School of Auctioneering.  A lifetime Bucklin resident, he loved Southwest Kansas and his hometown.   He was a farmer and stockman as well as being the founder of Kirk Brothers Auctioneers.

He was a member of the Bucklin United Methodist Church, former city council member and USD 459 School Board member.

On August 10, 1947 he married Shirley Johnson at Bucklin.  She preceded him in death on September 8, 2009.

Survivors include: 3 daughters-in-law, Sue Kirk and Gena Kirk both of Bucklin and Kris Flemming, Agusta, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, Becky Price(Travis), Tyler Kirk(Lori), Wade Kirk(Sarah), Terah Thompson(Nathan), Tawnya Davis, Linsdy Kirk(Eddie); 13 great grandchildren, Abbi Vanderree(Landon), Janae Powell(Trever), Scott Price, Maci Kirk, Melese Thompson, Lucas Kirk, Halli Price, Emmerson Kirk, Sage Thompson, Cami Kirk, Zoey Clark, Jack Stone, and Hank Stone ; 3 great great grandchildren, Kendall Vanderree, Austynn Powell, and Mac Vanderree; and his sister, Wanda Whitley, Amarillo, Texas.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, 3 sons, Greg, Todd and Randy Kirk and 3 brothers, his twin Harlan, Max and John Kirk.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 am Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Bucklin Cemetery with Rob Scott officiating.  Visitation with the family present will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday at Minnis Mortuary, Bucklin.

The family suggests memorials to Hill Top House or the Bucklin High School Athletic Department both in care of Minnis Mortuary, 1901 N. 14 ^th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.