Gary Lee Kirchner, Jr., age 62, of Jacksonville, Florida, went Home to be with The Lord on Monday, May 8, 2023. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland on November 30, 1960, to Gary Lee Kirchner, Sr. and Elizabeth Joanna Murray Stuart. Mr. Kirchner served his country for 8 years in the United States Coast Guard. He spent most of his life in Jacksonville working as a car hauler, baseball coach, and umpire. Mr. Kirchner also loved to hunt, golf, and ride his motorcycle.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Vicky L. Kirchner; 3 sons, Michael Kirchner (Kristen), Dwayne Kirchner (Sarah), and Brian Kirchner (Kimber); mother, Elizabeth Joanna Murray Stuart; 2 brothers, Richard McDonnell and Joe McDonnell (Leigh); 2 sisters, Kimberly McClellan (Chuck) and Shelly Daley (Shane); 12 grandchildren, Adelyn, Kayden, Macy, Chris, Brody, Everleigh, Tucker, Brynlee, Nash, Harbour, Bryce, and Emma; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Hope for Life Baptist Church, 7725 Ramona Boulevard West, Jacksonville, Florida 32221 with Judson Burnett and Pastor Billy Bray officiating.
Cremation arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please share your condolences with Gary’s family online at www.blackburncurryfh.com.
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