Albert Ezell Kirby Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Albert Ezell Kirby of Plaquemine, Louisiana, born in Jonesville, Louisiana, who passed away on May 3, 2022 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Albert Ezell Kirby to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James M. Kirby, Jr. and Bernice Sharp Church; his stepfather Roland Church; his siblings, Flora May Barnett, James M. Kirby, III and William D. Kirby; and his parents-in-law, Klein G. and Annie Ray Wilbert.
He is survived by: his wife Karen Wilbert Kirby; his children, Kathryn, Sammy Maggio, Klein, Dana Kirby, Kristin and George Bucher; his grandchildren, Logan Maggio, Madeline, Ashton Kirby and Julia Bucher; his sister-in-law Marie Wilbert Doughty; his friend Rita Lynn Erwin Jackson; his sons-in-law, George J. Bucher, III and Sammy Maggio; his grandsons, Brennan Maggio and Benjamin Bucher; his nephews, Charlie Melsheimer and Andrew Melsheimer; his cousin Keith Nuttall; his friends, Jason Passantino, Dr. David Hastings and Dr. James Grace; and his godson Hoyt Myhand. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Albert E. and Karen W. Kirby Professorship in Agriculture at LSU. Donations may be made online through the LSU Foundation website under "Memorials" or by mail to LSU Foundation, 3796 Nicholson Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
