Kirk Dean Darbe

Kirk Dean Darbe, 71 of Maumelle, Arkansas died Sunday, November 8th at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 20, 1955 in Fredonia, Kansas to Elizabeth Anne Darbe and the late L. Dean Darbe.

Kirk graduated Hall High School in Little Rock in 1973. He then went on to the University of Central Arkansas where he graduated with a Bachelors of History and ROTC in 1976. In June 1977 he married the love of his life, Melody Anne Everett. Kirk entered the United States Army armor branch as 2nd Lieutenant and completed the army reserve as Captain. Returning to UCA, Kirk graduated with a Bachelors of Computer Science. He then moved to UALR and obtained a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters of Information Sciences as well as graduating from UALR William H. Bowen School of Law in 1991. Kirk worked as a computer programmer for Axiom Corp., Union Bank, and Alltel Information Services before completing his career at Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield as a Contract Manager. During retirement Kirk enjoyed reading history, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Melody Ann Darbe of Maumelle, Arkansas; one son, Joseph Hunter Darbe of Maumelle, Arkansas; two brothers, Allan Darbe of Brighton, Michigan, and Keven Darbe of Plano, Texas; one sister, Valerie Darbe of Kansas; his mother, Elizabeth Anne Darbe of Little Rock, Arkansas; and countless friends and family members.

Kirk was preceded in death by one son, Christopher Robert Darbe; his father, L. Dean Darbe; and one sister, Debra Taylor.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you please donate to The National Kidney Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am on Friday, November 13th at Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

Funeral services will start at 11:00 am in the Searcy McEuen chapel with Senior Pastor Aubrietta Jones officiating.

All funeral services have been entrusted to Searcy McEuen Funeral Home.

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