John, better known by many as “John Bill” or “JB” grew up in Sulphur, graduating from Sulphur High School, Class of 1970. After high school, he spent several years working in land surveying prior to working in the drywall business.

His career in drywall began with Bob Doty. In 2000, John began his own company, Kirkpatrick Drywall, and operated in until 2017, when his health began to fail. He was known far and wide for his expertise in the drywall business.

As a diehard OU fan, John rarely ever missed watching an OU football game. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, taking on do it yourself projects around the house and spending time with his family, which always included a wonderful meal prepared by Carla. John loved Christmas. Each year, he spent countless hours decorating his house and yard with Christmas lights for all to enjoy. His decorating led him to win several awards.

Survivors include four sons, Charles Kirkpatrick and wife Hannah, Lance Kirkpatrick and wife Alex, Jason Kirkpatrick and wife Racheal, and Austin Kirpatrick; daughter, Amanda Kirkpatrick; grandchildren, Shaun and Trenten Haslacker, and Bennett, Kaisley, Camila, Jovi, Jordan, Sarah, Jonas, Alex, Sylvia, and Sam Kirkpatrick; and great-grandchildren, River, Ryder, Remi Mae, Bexleigh, Stella, Joseph, Emelia and Cole.

Services were held on Monday, Dec.29, at 3:00 p.m., at the Expectation Church, 1015 West 11th Street, in Sulphur.

Cremation was entrusted to Hale’s Funeral Home of Sulphur.

Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com.