Jack served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was a plumbing inspector for Lancaster County for 31 years, retiring in 1993. He carried a master plumber’s license.
Jack was a member of Bethany Christian Church, Cotner Lodge #297, A.F. & A.M., Bethany Lions Club where he served as past president, and A.A. for 67 years.
Family members include his wife, Mary Virginia; daughter Debra Kay (Dean) Smith, Waverly; sons Jerry (Sue) Kirkland, Jack Kirkland, Jr., and James (Denise) Kirkland, all of Lincoln; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Nicole Kirkland, grandson Ryan Smith, great grandson Samuel Pesek, and brothers Lawrence and Dale.
Memorial service: 1:00 pm Monday, November 13, 2023, Bethany Christian Church, 1645 N. Cotner Blvd. Prior private burial.
Visitation with family present from 3-5 pm Sunday, November 12, 2023, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ St.
Memorials to Lincoln Central Service Office, Bethany Christian Church, or Bethany Lions Club.