JOHN R. "Bob" KIRK, 97 of Richmond, Ohio passed away April 17,2018 at Trinity Medical Center West  of natural causes.

He was born July 1, 1920 in Richmond (Fairfield), Ohio, a son of Robert and Ada Swickard Kirk.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, two sisters, Norma E. Kirk and Beatrice "Betty" (James) Allensworth and one grandson, Noah Kirk.

Bob was a well-respected lifelong farmer on the same farm where he was born in the community of Fairfield outside Richmond.

He is survived by sons, Robert (Kay) Kirk, Cale (Mary) Kirk and Michael J. Kirk; grandchildren: Robert J. Kirk, Karen Griffin, Kelly Dials, Lisa McAfee, and Dana Meadows, Michael Kirk, Caleb Kirk and Tyler Kirk; Great-grandchildren Macey Irwin, Harlie Gribbin, Calen Williams, Kylee Williams, Trey Williams, Drew Dials, Alexee McAfee, Cale McAfee, Brianna Meadows, Alayna Meadows, Pressly Meadows, Cash Meadows, Jayden Kirk and Ryder Kirk; Great-great-grandson, Austin Irwin, Niece Margot (George) Olson, Great niece, Tonia (Matthew) Baldwin and great Nephew, Stefan (Leticia) Olson.

Per Bob's request, there are no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, Richmond where condolences may be offered online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.