"I remember Charles from elementary and high school as a gentle person and talented artist. My thoughts and prayers are with those he loved.

"My deepest sympathy to the family. Charles and I went to school together.

"Thank you, Charles, for all your help with our Family History.

"I am truly sorry to read about Charles passing. We were very good friend back in high school and had always admired his talent and kindness. May God's peace be with the family.

"To all the family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Charles was so young, spoken by one who now sees being in one's 60's as young. I know his passing left a whole in your hearts as well as in the hearts of the students, teachers and staff at THS. May you find comfort in remembering all the good times you shared with Charles over the years.God bless you all.

"So to hear of his passing,,He was a Great Help with out Selman Family Tree..also was a wonderful guy to research with...

"I will miss a good friend.

"So sorry to hear about Charles. I just found out several years ago about all my relatives on the Kirksey side. My husband just lost his 39 year old daughter to cancer this October so I can very much relate to the grief that you are going through right now. We have one hope and that hope if knowing that through the shed blood of Jesus we will see our loved ones again. Our journey will be complete when we join them and see the one who made it possible. God bless you. Brenda Sue Kirksey Franz (Daughter of Billie Floyd Kirksey)

"Mr Kirksey was there when i needed him the most he help me pass 12th grade he will truly missed by me and my mom

"Freddie, Debbie and families:Ya'll are in our thoughts and prayers. Robert and Diana Hodges

"Freddie and family, I am very saddened to hear of your loss. I remember Charles from school and the Legion hut dances where he played in the band, he was always a sweetheart of a man. God be with the family.

"Mr. Kirksey was one of the BEST teachers anyone could ask for! My heart goes out to all his family, friends, and EVERYONE at Trumann School. You will be dearly missed!!

"Charles was a great guy and a friend who always had a positive outlook. I've always heard the definition of success was doing what you love. Charles was truly a successful man. I am truly saddened to hear of his passing.

"I'm sorry to hear about Charles. He was a good man and many will miss him terribly. Freddie, I know you will miss him as a brother but also as a friend whom you played piano with while he played the guitar. The Christmas you guys played was awesome. Debbie, hang in there, you know that you will see him again in heaven. Just remember how much he loved you and all of his family. He always talked about all of you. May God be with all of you today and always as you mourn and miss Charles.

"I was saddened and so sorry to hear about Mr. Kirksey. As an alum of Trumann High School and now as an employee at Williams Baptist College, I have known and worked with Mr. Kirksey for years. It was just a month ago that we visited at the college fair that he organized for Trumann High School. He will be missed. My prayers are with the his family and friends. May God give you the peace that only He can.

"Mr Kirksey was a really good counselor. He's going to be missed. R.I.P. Mr. Kirksey. Praying for his family and friends.

"Freddie,Gayle and the rest of your family, our prayers are with you at this time. Charles was a good man and very respected by the kids in school. He will truely be missed. Love you both, Shelia & Joe

"RIP old friend. Until we meet again.

"Freddie and Gail,I was so saddened to hear the news of Charles. Such a great loss.My thoughts and prayers will be with you always.Barbara Wilson Gregory Barbara Wilson Gregory

"I would like to say my heart and prayers are with you. I did not know Mr.Kirksey well (I wished I did, what I do know, he was very nice, helpful.)

"Friend and class mate, we will miss your laughter and wisedom. Prayers to all whome you have touched. We will meet again friend.

"I am so sorry for the loss of this very special person. He was one of my Kirksey cousin buddies and we shared many an email and conversations over the years. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

"Freddie, family, and friends, I was so sorry to hear of Dickie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow. May the passing days bring only happy memories of him and the time we had with him here. God grant you comfort and peace.

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"Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We both enjoyed having your Dad as a teacher in High School.

"I spent many a day on Speedway as a teenager listening to you play the guitar. You were a good friend and I will deeply miss you! RIP my friend!

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"Charles, I will never forget your guitar playing. Some of my best memories of Trumann, Arkansas were the nights we were all sitting around listening to you play. Rest in Peace. Jon

"....my thoughts and prayers go out to Aimee, Pam, and all the family and friends who are suffering from this tragic loss. Mr. Kirksey was a mentor to many people, including myself. ...He has inspired us all...

"My thoughts and prayers are with you. god bless you all.

"I will miss Mr. Kirksey. He was always so helpful to me as a new teacher last year. And he certainly had a special way with students. He will be sadly missed; he meant a lot to his students. Austin, Ali, and Mason; my heart goes out to you, I know you'll miss your Grandfather.Sincerely, Carol Winchester

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"Charles was a good friend and classmate. He will be sorely missed. Blessings on his entire family during this difficult time.

"We will miss you here, Charles, but will meet up again some day...

"I have known Charles most of my life and he was a very good friend of mine. I have a lot of fond memories of the time that Charles and I spent together in High School. I will treasure these memories forever. Rest in Peace Friend.

"I am so sorry for the loss of Charles,I know the family will miss him so much. He was a delight as a classmate and I loved his musical talents. He will be sorely missed.

"We were very saddened to hear of Charles passing. He was a wonderful man that touched many lives.Our prayers are with you, Amiee, Ali, and Austin we love you very much. Mamaw and Papaw Carter

"Rest in Peace my old friend--we had some good times and some bad times but they have quit for the time being only the good times remain for you--see you later and don't forget your guitar--

"You will be missed by all!

"to the family of mr. kirksey sorry for your loss he was a good person my kids really liked him he will be missed by all that new him.

"I'm so sorry for your loss. May the peace of God be with you. I will be praying for all of you.

"I am so sorry for your loss. Charles was a wonderful person, very giving and caring. He will be missed by a lot of people.God bless the family....you are in my prayers.

"I was shocked when i heard about the loss of the greatest man from Trumann High School! He always new how 2 brighten some ones day when they were down & out with a problem! Mr.Kirksey will be 4 ever missed by all ur students past & present & faculty! Pam,Ami,Austi,Ali,Mason im so sorry & if yall need anything just me know yall have so many people that will help!Mr.Kirksey save a place 4 all of us thats still here with out u!

"Mr. Kirksey, you were more than a teacher and counceler....you were also a friend to many, you will be missed.

"I graduated in the class of 1969. Charles was in that class with me. Praying for his family and all of our classmates. He will be missed.

"MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF CHARLES. WE KNOW THE SADNESS AND PAIN YOU ALL ARE FEELING, WE HAVE BEEN THERE. MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND EACH AND COMFORT YOU ALL FROM THE PAIN. WITH PRAYERS AND GODS LOVE LISA DAVIES JESSICA MCCLAUGHLIN

"he was a good man he helped my kids out a lot wile there were in school he will be greatly missed

"Shocked and saddened to hear of Charles' passing. He was a life long friend, classmate and will be missed by all who admired him. Rest In Peace, til We Meet Again.

"You will be sincerely missed. You were an incredible influence in my life and I will never forget the times and memories that we shared. Rest in Peace my Friend!

"Charles was a very sweet man, and will be missed by lots of people...RIP

"Charles was a very sweet man, and will be missed by lots of people...RIP

"I am so sorry for your lost at this time of the year. I did not know him but my neices had him as counselor when they went to school there and I am sure they are hurt at his passing. Also I did know his mother and I do know Debbie and Dr. Layton for many years so I wish to tell them they are in my thoughts and I do hope God will comfort them thru this diffcult time. May God be with all.

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"Our prayers are with all the family. All the students at Trumann High School will be in our prayers also.

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"Charles I have always enjoy working with you on the Planning and Zoning Board, You always had great ideals and good input into what would help the city,, you will be greatly miss my friend,

"Charles, you are missed by so many. Thank you for everything you have done for all our kids at THS. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family and with all of your many friends. Your Legacy will live on through the example you left in everyone's heart that you touched. I know your making that beautiful music in Heaven. Tammy, Trandon, Shawna,Trey and Kelsey New.

"So many funny memories of Mr. Kirksey. And such a talented and caring man. If we had more Mr Kirksey's the world would be a better place. Praying for God to wrap his warm embrace around the family during this painful process.

"So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you! I pray God will give you comfort and peace during this hurtful time.