Kline

Born May 25, 1957 to Ann Neismith and James Kline, in Bellaire, and passed away June 10, 2022 at age 65.

Kirby received his master’s degree in International Studies, while serving in the United States Air Force.

He served 21 years as an ACC Intelligence Superintendent achieving the rank of Senior Master Sergeant prior to retirement in 2001. He was stationed many places within the United States and countries overseas. After retirement he spent several years in North Carolina before moving back to Texas to help his mother, Ann Dyess and stepfather, Robert Clements in Warda.

Kirby Kline met his soul mate Donna Pyle in February of 2020 where they instantly fell in love and their love story began. Joined together on Nov. 21, 2020 as life partners they lived in La Grange.

They both loved animals and always had a house full of dogs. Kirby had a phenomenal baritone voice and he loved to sing. He sang with the First Presbyterian Church and First United Methodist Church choirs. He loved to perform solos to showcase his voice and his love of the Lord. Kirby was a very spiritual, gentle, loving man who will be deeply missed.

In lieu of regular remembrances donations may be made to the Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter, the music departments of either the First Presbyterian or First United Methodist Churches or to the charity of one’s choice.

He is survived by his soulmate, Donna Pyle; his mother, Ann Dyess; sister, Kathi Haley; brother, Kelly Kline; stepsons, Seth Pyle (Marsha) and Will Pyle; step-grandchildren, Reese Pyle, Nicolas England, Kaleb Pyle, and Raygen Pyle; his nephew, Caleb Haley (Claire), niece, Katie Haley Baker (Ryan); great nephews, Daniel Baker and Jack Haley and great niece, Hannah Baker.