Mr. Kirt Michael Links, 64 of Galesburg, formerly of Abingdon, passed away Monday morning, February 24, 2020 at the home of his significant other, Dawn Spencer.
He was born July 30, 1955 in San Diego, California, the son of Victor N. and Velma L. (Smith) Links, Jr. He married Ginger Davis. He later married Sandra Feller Martin Dowell.
Kirt is survived by his brother, Patrick (and Terry) Links of Bloomington; a nephew, Scott (and Alana) Links and sons, of Streetsboro, Ohio and a niece, Sarah Links of Urbana; his significant other, Dawn Spencer and her daughter, Hannah Howerter and family, all of Galesburg; and two stepsons, Adam (and Gina) Martin and family of Knoxville and Matt (and Tiffany) Dowell and family of Abingdon.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Sarah Links.
He grew up in the Abingdon area and graduated from Abingdon High School in 1973. He worked for the City of Abingdon for 36 years and retired in 2010 as the director of public works. He wasn’t afraid to jump down in the hole to repair a water main break, no matter the time of year or the weather. He knew it was his job and he did it well. He was then called on by Bruner, Cooper & Zuck, Inc. Engineers in Galesburg, where he worked for almost 10 years as a Construction Observer. He and Neil Smith became a team and worked many projects in and around Knox county.
Kirt was a volunteer fireman for the Abingdon Fire Protection District for 26 years. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his dogs, Casey and Bear. He enjoyed watching college football and basketball. Like everyone else, he loved March madness. He liked watching golf and the Kentucky Derby with Dawn. Kirt was deeply loved by all his family, friends and so many others and will be forever missed.
Cremation will be accorded. To celebrate his life, his family will receive relatives and friends from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the Abingdon American Legion. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Abingdon Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Firemen. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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