Kirkland Allen-Reece Vest, 25, of Huntly, Virginia passed away on April 1, 2022 in Mount Jackson, Virginia.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 P.M. on Friday, April 8, 2022 at the Front Royal Moose Lodge, 1340 John Marshall Hwy, Front Royal, VA 22630 with Pastor Dan Rogers officiating. All are welcome to join the family for a time of food and fellowship following the service.
Kirkland was born on November 10, 1996 in Warrenton, Virginia. He is preceded in death by his father, Grady Allen Vest; his paternal grandfather, Norman Grady Vest; and his maternal grandparents, Dale Reece and Phyllis Reece.
Surviving Kirkland is his loving mother, Kimberly Reece Vest; his Paternal grandmother, Doris Vest; his sister, Victoria Cooper; his brother-in-law, Richard Cooper; his significant other, Macey Henry; his nieces, Aleeya Cooper and Adallen Cooper; and many close friends.
Kirkland was employed with Richardson-Wayland Electrical with his dear friend, Shane Smith Jr, Kirkland and his father spent several years of his younger life making close friends and family, all across the country, while racing ATV’s on the GNCC Circuit. The highlight of his racing career was 2013 when he won the national championship for his class. Kirkland could often be found riding the roads or hunting and fishing in Rappahannock County where he grew and loved.
Kim my heart goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hugs always in my heart. Kirkland was such a special boy.. I will always remember how you and Allen were so proud of him. Him and Allen will be watching over you and your family forever. Kim
So sorry for the family loss prayers for comfort during this time. Ronnie and Lisa Dodson and family
Kim and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. ❤️
We were one of those families from GNCC. Kirkland was part of our family because of that. I am heartbroken hearing of his passing. I pray Gods peace over his surviving loved ones.
Pat and I are so sorry for your loss!!! Continued prayers to help you through this sad time!!
Kim and Victoria my heart goes out you in so many ways, Kirkland was an awesome young man and he will be missed by so many, If you need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. My love and prayers are coming your way
Kim and family I am so sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to ease your pain. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you all during this sad time.
Kim, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers ❤️ Kirkland will be missed by many and I know he holds a special place in your heart. Sending big hugs and much love your way! Sheila and Tamara
Pat and I are so sorry for your loss!!! Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time!!!
Kim, please know a day has not gone by that I don’t think about you, Victoria, and Richard over a dozen times. Know that others are hurting, too, and just can’t believe he was taken so early. So wish there was something I could do to ease your pain, but know right now there isn’t anything that will make things better. Please don’t hesitate to call if I can do anything at all for you. Love you all!
My good friend.!we worked together at VSL. And quickly became good friends. He laughed at me when I crashed my bmw into a pole in Walmart parking lot. We would ride to work together playing everything from country to hip hop. We bonded on some bad break ups. Boo hooing together.. we stayed friends after VSL. I’m gonna is you my friend. Found out on Fb. May god bless you my friend…
Dearest Kim & Family,
keeping all of you on our Prayers and Hearts. Our Deepest Sympathy.
Bonnie & Michael
Daniel Cave
Kirkland and my son raced together in GNCC and became good friends with him and Allen. He will be missed and I pray god gives you peace though these times.
Kim and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how difficult this must be for you. He seemed like a wonderful young man that loved Rappahannock and we all keep you in our thoughts and prayers especially during this time
Dearest Kim and family,
There are no words to express my sympathy for you. Through all of your trials and tribulations in your life, you have remained strong in your faith. May God, once again, help you through this deep valley. I love you. Take care. Deb Landis
My dear sweet friend, My heart is breaking for you and your family. Kirkland was one of “my kids”, as I use to refer to them when I was working at the school. Losing a child is difficult. I remember that feeling of incredible love at the birth of each one of mine. It never changes. I wish I had the words to make your pain go away,- there are none. Take time to heal. I love you so much and my family does too. I will see you soon. Call me anytime. We are all here for you and your family. Love to Victoria from all of us as well.
Kim and family, Tom and I are so sorry for your loss of Kirkland. I can’t imagine how hard this must be for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap His arms around you and give you strength.
So sorry, Kim and Victoria. 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻 I do not have the words to express what you are going through but God is always with you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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May God Be Your Comfort and Strength at This Sad Time. Keeping You All in My Heart and Prayers. 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏
Kirkland was a part of our GNCC race family. He was always hanging out at the campfire and cutting up with other kids. I put the graphics on one of his race quads while he rode the practice quad down in GA between the FL and GA race, we spent the whole week down there and that’s where I got to know Kirkland. He was a quiet kid but very funny when he did get to know you. He told me at least three times how great the graphics were and how thankful he was that I put them on for him. I will always cherish those race track memories we had with he and Allen, they are truly considered family and our hearts are broken. I pray for you all for peace and comfort during these difficult times. He was a great kid and will be missed by so many.
Kim,Victoria &Richard ,Macey & the girls.
My heart goes out to each and every one of you. Our deepest sympathies going to you all. Please know that you all our in our thoughts and prayers. God give them strength, peace,and comfort during this difficult time. God bless you all. We are you all sending love hugs and prayers✝️🙏🌹😇❤
Kim & Victoria, My Sister Beverly & I are so Sorry for the loss of your Son & Brother. May God wrap his arm’s around both you and your family. We are Praying for all of you.
Dear Kim,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Words can’t express how I felt when I heard of this tragedy but my thoughts and prayers were and are definitely for you and Victoria. I have many fond memories of Kirk at school when I think of him. Especially that cute but sometimes mischievous smile. I, also, think back at our differences regarding hunting. He, of course, was all in for hunting and I was against it. However, we could find humor in that difference. I saw him once in Walmart as he was buying a tree stand. I, of course, chided him about that purchase. But every time I saw a tree stand I immediately thought of Kirkland and will continue to do so forever. His memories will always be around us in many wonderful ways.
Love to you, Linda Welk
I’m deeply sorry for your family’s loss. Kirkland and I have been friends since we were 16. I’ll always remember how we met at the gym/physical therapy, him and his dad were there together. His sense of humor, confidence, his love for his family and friends is just a few of the many traits that made Kirkland a wonderful person to be around. He was the kind of man that would reach out to offer his help or even just call multiple times a day to talk if he knew you were struggling or going through hardships, he did this many times for me which I am forever grateful for. We had a lot of good memories, laughs and even some crying times over the years. I hope he is looking down and seeing how loved he is. He was a great guy and will be missed very much! Me and my family are sending our thoughts & prayers. ❤️
Dear Kim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can only imagine the grief you must be feeling at this time, and I hope God’s comforting embrace will be around you. As one of Kirkland’s former classmates, this has weighed heavy on my heart as well. He and I were in the same homeroom class for our first four years of school; it was always so nice to see his familiar smiling face in class. But the loss of a child, I know, is such a heavy burden to bear. As you are going through this period of grief, take time to remember the happy moments you shared, they will comfort you and never leave you. And always know Kirkland will be in your hearts as well as those of everyone whose lives he touched.
Love and prayers,
Amanda