Kirby Haskins

Kirby Haskins of Bossier City, Louisiana was born on January 30, 1933, and passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, after a brief illness. A private service will be held for the family at a later time. Kirby was preceded in death by his mother, Eudie Haskins Holderman; step-father, Arthur Holderman; brother, Herman Haskins; sister, Madalyn Haskins Curry and brother-in-law, James Curry. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Jean Haskins; his sons, Charles Haskins and wife, Vicki, Larry Haskins, Kelly Haskins and wife, Kim, and Lonnie Haskins and grandchildren, Lari Cheyenne Haskins, Tyler Morgan Haskins and Kirby Carleton Haskins. Kirby was born and raised in Henderson, Texas. He served in the Navy during the Korean War from 1951-1955 on the U.S.S Hancock. Following his honorable discharge, Kirby met and married Jean and entered into the Automotive Sales Industry. Kirby and Jean ventured to Miami, Florida, where Kirby exceled in car sales and was promoted to sales manager. They moved to Bossier City to be closer to family members and to raise their family. Kirby was the General Car Sales Manager at the Lincoln Mercury store in Shreveport for many years. He continued to work in the car sales industry well beyond retirement age as this was his true passion. He will be remembered by his family and friends as a man of integrity and kindness. He will truly be missed, for he will never pass this way again. The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at Willis Knighton Bossier for their exceptional care and kindness they showed to Kirby and the entire Haskins family. The family would also like to thank the staff at Heritage Manor West for the excellent care given to Kirby. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Volunteers of Youth Justice/CASA, 900 Jordan Street, Shreveport, LA 71101 or the BPCC Foundation, 6220 E. Texas Street, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111.