Larry Glenn Kirkland

Larry Glenn Kirkland entered into rest at his home in Grovetown, GA on Monday, April 28, 2025, aged 82.

He was born in Knoxville, TN on August 4, 1942 to Henry Virgil Kirkland and Willie Ruth Burton Kirkland. They later moved to Augusta where Larry graduated from Evans High School, Class of 1960. Throughout his life, Larry was involved in the business and construction community of Augusta. He was a second-generation welder and business owner, co-owner of Kirkland Brother’s Welding, later Kirkland Steel Fabricators. He was a longtime member and former Sunday School Teacher of First Baptist Church, Augusta. Larry served as a Scoutmaster for many years and completed the Wood Badge training. He was an active participant in the area garden clubs, and helped start three garden clubs. Larry was a leader, teacher and friend to many; and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He treasured his wife and family more than anything.

Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 55 years, Judith Strickland Kirkland; daughters Nancy (Michael) Mitchum and Tina Kirkland (Robert Beachum); daughter-in-law Ashley Kirkland; brother Jimmie Kirkland; sisters Helen (Thomas) Partridge and Phyllis (Michael) Smith; and grandchildren Heather (Joseph) Price, Addison Carroll, Charlotte Beachum, Diana Kirkland, Ian Wood, Andrew Beachum, and Carter Kirkland. He was preceded in death by his son Christopher Glenn Kirkland.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Platt’s Funeral Home, Belair Road Chapel, Pastor Larry Williams officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta at rmhcaugusta.org.