Mr. Charles Keith Kirkland, 62, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 in Seneca, SC.

Born on September 30, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Charles G. Kirkland and Betty Davis Kirkland.Mr. Kirkland was retired from BellSouth (AT&T) having worked for thirty years and a farmer, working in the poultry industry. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hartwell. Mr. Kirkland was a former officer of the GA Army National Guard.

Survivors include: one son: Drew Kirkland of Greenville, SC; two daughters: Suzanne Flowers (Dante) of Valdosta and Christy Kirkland of Atlanta; one brother: Craig Kirkland (Kelly) of Tucker and three nephews: Hunter, Davis and James Kirkland.Mr. Kirkland was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Betty Davis Kirkland.

A memorial service celebrating Keith's life will be held Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Hartwell with Mr. Danny Nelson and Rev. Carter Tucker officiating. The family with receive friends Saturday from 1:00 to 2:45 pm prior to the service in the church sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hebron Colony Ministries, 356 Old Turnpike Road, Boone, NC 28607 or www.hebroncolony.org.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.