Samuel Otis Kirkland

The Honorable Reverend Dr. Samuel Otis Kirkland, Sr. was born on March 4, 1945, in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Gibson High School in Titusville, Florida and attended several Universities culminating in his Doctorate of Theology from Tabernacle Bible College in 2001.

He served his country, community, and the Lord. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, honorably serving as a Aviation Load Master in the United States Air Force Military Airlift Command. He was Executive Director of Volunteers of America in Harrisburg, PA, advocating for the homeless, less fortunate and overseeing the Federal Prisoner Release Program. As Founder of Out Reach Ministries and President and Co-Founder of Shepards Care Fellowship/Shepards Care Bible College, he strived daily to adhere to the command "Go into the world, and preach, teach the Good News."

A devoted family man and Patriarch, he leaves behind a devoted and loving wife Pastor Katie Kirkland, Sister Patricia Nattile, Aunt Connie Kirkland, Children Andretta Lynn Kirkland, Samuel Otis Kirkland Jr, Alicia Louis Kirkland, and Grandchildren Andre Jr, Candace, Samuel III, Craig, Shaterra, Kelvin, Brittany, Andre, and Mario. As well as a host of loving nieces, nephews, great grandkids, extended family, friends, and colleagues.

Reverend Dr. Kirkland ran his race and left a legacy for all to emulate and aspire to. He will be deeply missed but we know he is with his Father in Heaven, where he will live eternally.

Rest in peace our beloved Brother Kirkland.

The family sincerely appreciates the outpouring of thoughts, prayers, and support. May God bless and keep you all.

23rd Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

~Amen~