Kevin James Shirkey, 55, of Singers Glen, passed away October 14, 2022 at home
on top of his mountain.

He was born October 2, 1967 in Fairfax, VA and was the beloved son of Jim and
June Harpine Shirkey, of Timberville, who survive.

Kevin graduated from Broadway High School where he played baseball and
football. He then started his career for LSC Communications where he worked for
37 years doing what he loved. Kevin started as a bindery operator and worked
hard to receive his master electrician certification and HVAC technician
certification. He was also a member of the New Market Eagles.

Kevin was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Kevin enjoyed
cheering on the Hokies, Redskins and Yankees. He loved being at his home and
spent countless hours working on projects at his home and "mountain". His
constant companions, Duck and Diesel, were always right by his side. But more
than that, what Kevin loved the most were his family and friends.

On April 30, 2010 he married his best friend JoDe Norris, who survives. He loved
her and his daughters endlessly with his whole heart.

Survivors including his parents and wife are a daughter; Lauryn Shirkey and
boyfriend Seth Comer, of Timberville, two step daughters; Maddie Nowland and
boyfriend Dylan Messersmith, of Wilmington, NC, Aubrey Nowland, of Singers
Glen, two sisters; Annette Conley, of New Market, Melissa Mathias and husband
Chad, of Timberville, four nieces; Jessica Pultz and husband Josh, Cassie Smith and
husband Jonathon, Chloe Mathias, Claire Mathias, two great nieces; Jenna Pultz and Brianna Smith, one great nephew; Jackson Pultz, father-in-law; Victor Norris, and two brothers-in-law; Toby Norris and wife Fran, Todd Norris.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law; Kitty Norris as well as many
aunts, uncles and grandparents.

Kevin was a constant in so many people's lives. He was a genuine soul who loved
big with no bounds or limitations.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Mt. Olivet Church of the
Brethren in Broadway, 17723 North Mountain Road, Broadway, VA 22815.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Grandle Funeral
Home in Broadway.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Singers Glen Rescue Squad or the
Singers Glen Fire Department P.O. Box 373, Singers Glen, VA 22850.