Josh Kirkland

March 7, 1986 - March 17, 2021

Josh Kirkland, age 35, of Proctor, WV, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at WVU Hospital, Morgantown, WV. He was born March 7, 1986 in Glen Dale, WV, the son of Larry and Mary Ann (Zombotti) Kirkland. He was a professional ATV Rider for FRE/KTM, an AMA Grand National Cross Country Champion in 2009 and he was the AMA (ATV) Amateur rider of the 2009 year. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Carl Kirkland, maternal grandparents, James & Dolores Zombotti and cousin, Jared Kirkland. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his son, Carson Kirkland of Vienna, WV; sister, Lee Ann Kirkland; brother, Zach (Amy) Kirkland & future niece or nephew, all of Proctor, WV, paternal grandmother, Leona Kirkland; four uncles, Terry (Tammy) Kirkland, Barry Kirkland, Matt Zombotti and DeWayne (Coleena) Zombotti; aunt Denise “Dee” Zombotti, God mother, Geraldine Stout, numerous cousins, family and friends; canine friends, Maxxis, Loki, Duke, Sampson and Bear. Family will receive friends Sunday from 1-8 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory 751 Third St. New Martinsville. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Msgr. Kevin Quirk as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Contributions can be made to Christopher Reeves Foundation 636 Morris Tpke Suite 3A Short Hills, NJ 07078.