Justin Albert Kirkes

Justin Kirkes ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by McCarn Funeral Service - Talihina on Mar. 6, 2026.Justin Albert Kirkes, age 49 of Buffalo Valley, Oklahoma passed away from this life on March 4th, 2026 to join his heavenly band. Justin was born on March 19, 1976 in Talihina, Oklahoma to Bonnie Janelle (Burnett) and Jimmy Darrell Kirkes. Justin graduated from Buffalo Valley High School in 1994 and went to paint and body school in Tulsa, OK. He held various jobs but the most important decision was that he accepted Christ as his Savior. He never met a stranger and enjoyed spreading the Word of God. He loved to play the drums at church. He was a pastor at Tate Chapel for several years. The "love" of his life was his two girls. He loved to build sound systems for people. Justin will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Justin is survived by his two daughters, Tristyn and Aubrey of the home; parents, Jimmy and Janelle Kirkes; brother, Heston and wife, Demarae; nephew, Ryder; niece, Lyla; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and other extended family and a host of friends.Justin is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, George and Elizabeth Burnett, Albert and Johnnie Kirkes.Pallbearers will be George Espinel, Adam Mirick, Casey Henry, Jason Brewer, Kevin Peters, Tyler Kirkes, Ryder Kirkes, Shannon Ben.Honorary Pallbearers are Nathan Lucas, Tom Lucas, Kirk Anderson, Waylon Goad, Rodney Tate, Jamie Brown, Blake May, Zachary May, Ryan Kelley, Michael Burnett.Visitation will be on Monday, March 9th, 2026 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at McCarn Funeral Service in Talihina.Services will be on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00AM at Buffalo Valley School Gym with Bro. Joshua Bull and Bro. Jeremy Bull officiating. Interment will follow at Sardis Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to McCarn Funeral Service.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.