Individual Details
Caleb J. Kirkpatrick Jr.
(21 May 1917 - 24 Jan 1974)
Posted at findagrave.com: Gospel preacher listed in In Memoriam by Gussie Lambert, pp. 163-65.
Caleb J. Kirkpatrick was born May 21, 1917, at Sentinel, Oklahoma. His parents were Caleb J. and Vara (Willis) Kirkpatrick. (His mother died when he was a baby, so he was raised by his grandparents, Andrew and Beatrice Crabtree.) He graduated from Sentinel High School at Sentinel, Oklahoma. After high school he attended David Lipscomb College where he received the B.S. degree. Following his work at David Lipscomb, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he received his Masters Degree. In January 1941, Caleb J. Kirkpatrick married Miss Esther Ann Gibson. To this union were added one daughter named E. Lynn and one foster son, named L. Leon. Kirkpatrick's first wife died in October, 1965. In November, 1966, he married Grace Harris. To this union one daughter was added, Eula Woodhouse. Kirkpatrick began preaching in 1949 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Places where he did full time local work were Pittsburgh; Marietta, Ohio; Arlington, Virginia; Red Bank, New Jersey: Aberdeen, Maryland: Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Tiptonville, Tennessee. States where he held gospel meetings were Ohio and Pennsylvania. Kirkpatrick served as speech therapist for Baltimore, Maryland, County Schools. During World War II he served in the Army as a Captain. He engaged in one debate. Caleb J. Kirkpatrick was fitly named. Biblical names were very significant and often foretold character and character istics of those stalwart two, Caleb and Joshua, which they demonstrated so nobly in the days of their trials in the wilderness. As they dared to stand up for the Lord's cause, as they kept their eye on the goal of Canaan's happy land, Kirkpatrick was also a man of courage, dedicated to the Lord's work, with his eye on the city which hath foundation whose builder and maker is God. We are unaware of Kirkpatrick's favorite Scriptures, but he often made reference to , "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." We all saw these qualities of esteem in our beloved "brother Kirk" as he lived and worked among us. The nobility of his character made all of us who were associated with him a little more noble. His truthfulness, honesty, and purity of words and deeds shone forth brightly and reflected glory to his heavenly Father. These qualities drew admiration from great numbers of people, not only those with whom he worked and taught, but friends in the community from various walks of life. His kindness and consideration were not superficial but sprang from a heart filled with genuine concern for others. His modesty and desire to serve quietly was especially becoming as his obvious talents, training, and capabilities would entitle him to well-deserved honor and recognition. Nevertheless, he showed no interest in self-aggrandizement, instead all glory and honor was given to his Master. The last words some of us heard him speak were, "I believe that I have everything taken care of." Kirk was a faithful, steadfast soldier. He ably and conscientiously performed every duty and task that the elders entrusted to him. And, above all, he was careful to execute faithfully each command and precept of his Master and King. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" of God. Kirkpatrick died January 24, 1974, in Tennessee. Survivors included his wife, Grace; one son, Leon; one daughter, Mrs. Lynn Morris; two brothers, Ellington Kirkpatrick and C. P. Kirkpatrick; one uncle, A. J. Crabtree (an uncle that was as close as a brother); one aunt, Mrs. Beulah (Crabtree) Elston (an aunt he was raised with). Funeral service was conducted at the Church of Christ in Obion, Tennessee, under the direction of Cryer and Son Funeral Home. Curtis Dowdy and Billy Mitchell spoke words of comfort to the family. Burial was in Obion, Tennessee, with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Caleb J. Kirkpatrick was a great preacher possessed by a deep faith in the will of God. He sacrificed much for the Lord’s church in weak places. Prior to his death on January 24, 1974, he resigned from full time work with the church in Tiptonville, Tenn. Brother Kirkpatrick was born May 21, 1917 in Sentinel, Okla. He was a graduate of David Lipscomb College and obtained his master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a veteran of World War II and held the rank of Captain when discharged from the Army. He was first married to the late Esther Gibson Kirkpatrick and following her death, he married Mrs. Grace Harris Kirkpatrick, who survives. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Tommy Morris of Obion, Tenn., one step-daughter, Mrs. Steven Woodhouse of Muncie, Ind., a foster son, Leon Nason of Red Bank, N. J., and six grandchildren. “How Big is Your Bible” is the last lesson he presented at the Obion church before he entered the hospital for the last days of his life. Brother Kirk, as he was affectionately known, gave comfort, faith, strength and encouragement to his brethren in Christ. His body was laid to rest in Obion, Tenn., on January 26, 1974. William O. Mitchell and Curtis Dowdy conducted the services. William O. Mitchell. - Gospel Advocate, February 28, 1974, page 142.
Caleb J. Kirkpatrick was born May 21, 1917, at Sentinel, Oklahoma. His parents were Caleb J. and Vara (Willis) Kirkpatrick. (His mother died when he was a baby, so he was raised by his grandparents, Andrew and Beatrice Crabtree.) He graduated from Sentinel High School at Sentinel, Oklahoma. After high school he attended David Lipscomb College where he received the B.S. degree. Following his work at David Lipscomb, he attended the University of Pittsburgh where he received his Masters Degree. In January 1941, Caleb J. Kirkpatrick married Miss Esther Ann Gibson. To this union were added one daughter named E. Lynn and one foster son, named L. Leon. Kirkpatrick's first wife died in October, 1965. In November, 1966, he married Grace Harris. To this union one daughter was added, Eula Woodhouse. Kirkpatrick began preaching in 1949 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Places where he did full time local work were Pittsburgh; Marietta, Ohio; Arlington, Virginia; Red Bank, New Jersey: Aberdeen, Maryland: Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Tiptonville, Tennessee. States where he held gospel meetings were Ohio and Pennsylvania. Kirkpatrick served as speech therapist for Baltimore, Maryland, County Schools. During World War II he served in the Army as a Captain. He engaged in one debate. Caleb J. Kirkpatrick was fitly named. Biblical names were very significant and often foretold character and character istics of those stalwart two, Caleb and Joshua, which they demonstrated so nobly in the days of their trials in the wilderness. As they dared to stand up for the Lord's cause, as they kept their eye on the goal of Canaan's happy land, Kirkpatrick was also a man of courage, dedicated to the Lord's work, with his eye on the city which hath foundation whose builder and maker is God. We are unaware of Kirkpatrick's favorite Scriptures, but he often made reference to , "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." We all saw these qualities of esteem in our beloved "brother Kirk" as he lived and worked among us. The nobility of his character made all of us who were associated with him a little more noble. His truthfulness, honesty, and purity of words and deeds shone forth brightly and reflected glory to his heavenly Father. These qualities drew admiration from great numbers of people, not only those with whom he worked and taught, but friends in the community from various walks of life. His kindness and consideration were not superficial but sprang from a heart filled with genuine concern for others. His modesty and desire to serve quietly was especially becoming as his obvious talents, training, and capabilities would entitle him to well-deserved honor and recognition. Nevertheless, he showed no interest in self-aggrandizement, instead all glory and honor was given to his Master. The last words some of us heard him speak were, "I believe that I have everything taken care of." Kirk was a faithful, steadfast soldier. He ably and conscientiously performed every duty and task that the elders entrusted to him. And, above all, he was careful to execute faithfully each command and precept of his Master and King. "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" of God. Kirkpatrick died January 24, 1974, in Tennessee. Survivors included his wife, Grace; one son, Leon; one daughter, Mrs. Lynn Morris; two brothers, Ellington Kirkpatrick and C. P. Kirkpatrick; one uncle, A. J. Crabtree (an uncle that was as close as a brother); one aunt, Mrs. Beulah (Crabtree) Elston (an aunt he was raised with). Funeral service was conducted at the Church of Christ in Obion, Tennessee, under the direction of Cryer and Son Funeral Home. Curtis Dowdy and Billy Mitchell spoke words of comfort to the family. Burial was in Obion, Tennessee, with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Caleb J. Kirkpatrick was a great preacher possessed by a deep faith in the will of God. He sacrificed much for the Lord’s church in weak places. Prior to his death on January 24, 1974, he resigned from full time work with the church in Tiptonville, Tenn. Brother Kirkpatrick was born May 21, 1917 in Sentinel, Okla. He was a graduate of David Lipscomb College and obtained his master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a veteran of World War II and held the rank of Captain when discharged from the Army. He was first married to the late Esther Gibson Kirkpatrick and following her death, he married Mrs. Grace Harris Kirkpatrick, who survives. Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Tommy Morris of Obion, Tenn., one step-daughter, Mrs. Steven Woodhouse of Muncie, Ind., a foster son, Leon Nason of Red Bank, N. J., and six grandchildren. “How Big is Your Bible” is the last lesson he presented at the Obion church before he entered the hospital for the last days of his life. Brother Kirk, as he was affectionately known, gave comfort, faith, strength and encouragement to his brethren in Christ. His body was laid to rest in Obion, Tenn., on January 26, 1974. William O. Mitchell and Curtis Dowdy conducted the services. William O. Mitchell. - Gospel Advocate, February 28, 1974, page 142.
Events
| Birth | 21 May 1917 | Sentinel, Washita Co., Oklahoma |  | ||
| Marriage | 14 Mar 1942 | Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania - Esther Ann Gibson | | ||
| Marriage | Nov 1966 | Grace Harris | | ||
| Death | 24 Jan 1974 | Tennessee | | ||
| Burial | Rose Hill Cemetery, Obion, Obion Co., Tennessee | |
Families
| Spouse | Esther Ann Gibson ( - 1965) |
| Child | E. Lynn Kirkpatrick ( - ) |
| Spouse | Grace Harris ( - ) |
| Father | Caleb J Kirkpatrick Sr. (1892 - 1940) |
| Mother | Vara Willis ( - ) |