H. Edgar "Ed" Kirby, 85, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away on December 28, 2017 in Charlotte Hall, MD. Ed was born on November 1, 1932 in Bland, VA to John and Annette Kirby. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force and upon discharge became a police officer.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Nancy Kirby and son Edgar N. Kirby. He is survived by his son Michael W. Kirby of Prince Frederick, MD; daughter Kimberly D. Kirby of Arlington, VA.; grandchildren: Billy Oliff, Reza Brittain, Megan Mitchell, Monica Kirby, and Edward Kirby; Great grandchildren: Bailey Brittain, Carley Brittain, Nataley Brittain, Julia Carle, and Gianna Spadavecchia. He is also survived by his brother Charles N. "Shorty" Kirby (Mary Frances) of Prince Frederick, MD, and sisters: Eula M. Catterton of Bland, VA; Mary Diane Wells of Owings, MD and Hazel M. Williams of Lexington Park, MD.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday January 2 from 5-7 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Rd, Port Republic, MD 20676. A funeral service will be offered on Wednesday, January 3 at Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, 5400 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard, MD 20685. Interment will follow after the service in Asbury Cemetery located in Barstow, MD. Arrangements entrusted to the Rausch Funeral Home.