LANCASTER, SC – Mr. Arnold Ray Kirk, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was born September 22, 1938, a son of the late Robert Milton Kirk and the late Lena Myers Kirk and was the husband of Nancy Jane Smith Kirk. Arnold proudly served in The United States Navy. He was the owner and operator of Kirk Communications Inc. Arnold enjoyed spending his time outdoors, hunting, fishing, skeet shooting with his friends, gardening, and landscaping. He had a 1957 classic Chevy that he and his wife enjoyed taking to shows. Arnold loved his dogs, Rudy and Daisy, and especially loved spending quality time with all of his grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Nancy Kirk; his two sons, Jon Kirk (Beth) and Mark Cooper (Michelle); his daughter, Rachel Lewis (Eron); his seven grandchildren, Harris Cooper, Jordan Kirk, Madison Cooper, Katie Kirk, Nolan Cooper, EJ Lewis, and Grady Lewis; his nephew, Bob Kirk Jr. (Janice); his niece, Micki Jeffries (Sean); and his two great-nieces, Beth Smith (Willie) and Heather Jamieson (Stuart).

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lena Kirk; and his siblings, Bob Kirk, Sr., Sharon McClellan, and Gerald Kirk.

The Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Arnold will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Lancaster SPCA, PO BOX 3042, Lancaster, SC 2972.