Dewey Austin Kirk, 94, of Kincaid, WV, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Montgomery General Hospital Extended Care Unit. Dewey “Austin” was born on March 18, 1928 in McDunn, WV, the son of the late Robert Lewis Kirk and Jesse Sigler Kirk.
Dewey Austin was a former coal miner at Cannelton. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Austin had a love for fishing, exploring the mountains, and working.
In addition to his parents, Austin is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Johanna Kirk of Schwabish Hall Germany (Kincaid), brother Edward Kirk, sister Clare Conley and serval nephews.
Those left to cherish his memory include David and Kathy Reynolds of Ohio, whom he considered a son. Niece Patty Schreckhise of Missouri and many cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00PM on Monday, November 28, 2022 at High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Oak Hill with cousins Mary Beth Goodwin and Terry Sigler officiating. Entombment will follow in High Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Friends may gather with the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family request donation be made in memory of Austin to Hospice or an Animal Shelter of your choice.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Southern, WV, the staff of Bowers Hospice House and the Extended Care Unit staff of Montgomery General Hospital.
High Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.