Paul Gilbert Kirksey, 89, of Millington, Tennessee passed away March 19, 2024 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee.  He was born to the late Orien and Tellie Kirksey in Mantachie, Mississippi on August 30,1934.

He was a United States of America Navy veteran and a member of Big Creek Baptist Church in Millington, Tennessee.

Mr. Kirksey was preceded in death by his wife; Sara B. Kirksey,  parents; Orien and Tellie Kirksey, sister; Mollie Jane Kirksey Young.

He is survived by his sons; Kermit Bruce and William Kelly Kirksey; and 3 grandchildren.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to Big Creek Baptist Church 6797 Big Creek Church Road Millington, Tennessee 38053.

Family and friends will gather from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM on Tuesday March 26, 2024 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home and Cemetery,6755 HWY 51 N Millington, Tennessee 38053.  A Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:00 PM in the chapel.  Interment will be private at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery.