Roger Kirk was known by many titles: father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished friend. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina after a recent cancer diagnosis. He was born April 25, 1955, and raised in Harlan County, Kentucky.

Roger worked for over four decades in the newspaper industry. Beginning his career in Kentucky with the Harlan Daily Enterprise in the 1970s as a sports photographer, he became a Pressman who worked his magic at the Middlesboro Daily News before retiring from the Mount Airy News in North Carolina. His keen eye for detail and dedication to his craft were unparalleled, capturing moments in time that told stories for generations.

Roger was preceded in death by his mother, Eudena Hall; father, Warren Kirk; Stepfather, Ralph Hall; sister, Shirley Sergent; and brother, J.W. Kirk.

Roger is survived by his daughter Morgan Kirk (Frank Morris) and grandchild, William Morris; sister, Linda Johnson; brother Terry (Pernie) Kirk; brother-in-law, Fred Sergent; nephew, Jimmy (Lori Beth) Kirk; niece, Heather Kirk Hile; nephew, Blake (Laurie) Kirk; several great nieces and nephews, and his special friend, Karly Radatz.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 12p-2pm at the Harlan Funeral Home in Harlan, KY. Please join us wearing sports-related clothing items or whatever you find most comfortable. We’ll share Roger stories, play cards, and spend time together celebrating the good with light refreshments.

Donations to a Child Advocacy Center near you would be greatly appreciated and encouraged, in lieu of flowers.

Harlan Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Roger Kirk.