Arrangements entrusted to Preferred Cremation and Burial.
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Joshua Jamal Kirk was born November 7, 1991, in Berkeley, California to William and Al’lyce. Joshua grew up in Texas and graduated from Klein Oak High School in 2010, where he lettered in Varsity Track. Joshua had the honor of holding the school record for the 200 Meter Dash. In addition to sports, Joshua loved writing music with his sister, Rae, and rapping with his younger brother DeWayne. Joshua was a jovial man that loved making people smile and lighting up a room with joy.
At the age of 16, Joshua accepted Christ into his life at Anointed Faith Family Church, under the pastorate of Pastor Kenny Rogers. He thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the Boys’ ministry at his church.
Following high school, Joshua attended Prairie View A&M University. In 2012, he enlisted into the United States Army where he completed boot camp basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He then attended the United States Army Airborne School in Fort Benning, Georgia, and became a Parachute Rigger where he received the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, and the Parachute Rigger Badge.
Joshua was married to Brianna Haley in 2012, and to this union, two handsome sons, Joshua Jamal and Brycen William were born. They were the love of his life. He shared his love for sports, music, and the Power Rangers cartoons with them. Joshua was truly one of the joys in his parents’ lives. Over the years, his mother enjoyed watching him run track and always being adventurous in everything he did. His dad enjoyed summers of playing basketball with Joshua, taking him to work with him, and playing various games with him. They both enjoyed their frequent telephone calls and sharing laughter and joy each time they spoke. Their memories and bond will last forever.
Joshua Jamal Kirk passed away suddenly on Tuesday afternoon, February 25,
2025.
He leaves to cherish his memory his parents; William Kirk (Katherine) and Al’lyce McGee (Robert), sons; Joshua and Brycen Kirk, sisters; Rae, Olivia, & Whitney (Justin), bonus sister Symone, brother DeWayne, bonus brother Jayden loving maternal grandparents; Brodrick and Jeannette Hill of Texas, uncles; Brodrick (Nandi) Hill of Texas & Harold Kirk of Alabama, and a host of great uncles, aunts, and cousins.
