James "Art" Kirk, who resided near New Blaine, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019, at his home. He was born January 9, 1949, in Booneville, to the late William Archie Kirk and Doris Faye (Longley) Kirk. He was 70 years old. He was preceded in death also by a sister, Patricia Jenkins.

Art was a dairy farmer in Logan County for many years.  He was an accountant and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

A family held "Celebration of Life" service, with military honors, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19th, at Shoal Bay Pavilion at Shoal Bay Lake near New Blaine. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris.

He is survived by his loving companion of 20 years, Paula Ruscher; a daughter, Angie Fashik and husband Brad of Yukon, Oklahoma; a son, Jimmy Kirk and wife Amanda of Paris; four grandchildren, Brady Young, Dalton Angel, Isabelle Kirk, and Kirklyn Fashik.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.