Overview
- Kirby, who was working on HVAC equipment at Graves Memorial Baptist Church, died Wednesday, April 15 in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Pulaski County deputies responded around 11:20 a.m., used a drone to locate him near two rooftop air-conditioning units, and found him unresponsive, according to a sheriff's report cited by local outlets.
- Graves Memorial Baptist Church called it a tragic accident, said he was working for Kirby Heating and Air, and canceled services that night.
- A celebration of life is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 at Little Rock Seventh-day Adventist Church, with relatives and congregants posting tributes to his wife and two daughters.
- Kirby was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 1997 and the Cleveland Indians in 2001 and later played in the minors, while outlets differ on his age, with some reporting 46 and others 43.