Clifton Artimes Kirby, 82, of Huntsville passed away Tuesday, October 30th.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dianne M. Kirby; children, Kedra (Allen) Burris and Byron (Roxanne) Kirby; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
He has lived in Huntsville since 1960 and was a retired engineer from NASA after 47 years. He was an active member of Mayfair Church of Christ and a Distinguished Fellow at the University of Alabama School of Engineers and served on the board at the University.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 1st at Berryhill Funeral Home from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. Memorial Service officiated by Allen Burris and Gary Bradley.
In lieu of flowers the family request any donations to be made to Hospice Family Care or Child Haven
