There are no set services scheduled for Jeffery Dale Kirkland, 78 of Cleburne, however, there will be a service at a later date. Please check back for service updates.

Jeffery Dale Kirkland passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in Cleburne. He was born on October 20, 1947, in Meridian, Texas.

Jeffery will be remembered as a friendly and outgoing man whose presence was easy to enjoy. A lifelong hot oil truck driver, he spent his working years on the road, a path that suited his independent spirit and gave shape to much of his life. He also enjoyed traveling, carrying that appreciation for the open road beyond his work and into the things that brought him happiness.

He found pleasure in many simple and memorable interests. Jeffery loved collecting Coca-Cola products and took special joy in feeding the birds and watching them. He was a die-hard San Francisco 49ers football fan and also had a fondness for the Fast and the Furious movie series, favorites that added fun and familiarity to the rhythm of his days.

Jeffery’s life was marked by warmth, personality, and the comfort of the things he loved most. He will be remembered with affection by those who knew him and by all who shared in the moments, conversations, and interests that made him who he was.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Louise (Rhodes) Womack & her husband, Alton, and grandsons, Cooper Southard, Jackson, Southard, and Ezekial Southard.

Jeffery is survived by his children, Sheila Southard & her husband, Andrew, Jason Kirkland & his wife, Cylinda, and Melissa Kirkland; grandchildren, Beverly, Jason, Jr., and Brittany; sister, Mary Louise Morrow & her husband, David, nieces, other relatives and friends.