Edward Archie Kirkham
1938 – 2025
Edward Archie Kirkham went into the arms of his Lord on Easter Sunday at 2:35 pm. He was at home surrounded by his family.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and Juanita enjoyed many things together. He loved traveling and taking his grandchildren on trips. He had been ill for the last year and a half and fought a long hard battle to remain with his family for as long as possible. During his childhood he attended schools in Southard and Canton. He loved riding his horse, "Old Bob", to school. He and his eldest brother were very close and always managed to get into trouble. He loved his childhood, and especially valued his time spent with Aunt Elma. He completed his education at SWOSU, SAGU, and UCO with degrees in elementary education and theology.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, his brother Donald Lewis, and his son Paul. He leaves his wife Juanita to mourn along with his brothers Dwayne Kirkham, Allison Kirkham, sister Mary Rauh. His children, Regina, Connie, Lyndon, Jon, Timothy, Daniel and sixteen grandchildren.
Grandpa and Gram Gram want to thank grandchildren, Elijah, Jonna, and Lauren for all their help and kindness while providing loving care for their Grandpa. A special thank you to Jonna for her help and the love she gave her grandpa. She never forgot to tell him "hello" and "goodbye" and to say "I love you". She continued this even when he got to the point he could not respond. The family would like to thank Mercy Home Health and Hospice for their help and care. We would like to give a special thank you to Carrie Maschmeier, P.T. for excellent therapy, care, kindness, and friendship. We also thank Dr. Darin Stockton for providing excellent and compassionate healthcare.
Public visitation will be held Wednesday, April 23, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Matthews Funeral Home in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Services will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond, Oklahoma.
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