Thomas Gene Kirkman

January 16, 1939 - October 18, 2020

Thomas Gene Kirkman, age 81 of Bloomington, died peacefully Sunday October 18, 2020 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born January 16, 1939 in Lawrence County to Maxwell and Nellie (Nellinger) Kirkman. A 1957 graduate of Smithville High School, he worked as a stone cutter at Woolery Stone Mill for several years before becoming a mail carrier at the Bloomington Post Office, in which he retired after more than 30 years of service. Tom enjoyed working outside, spending time with his family, and having fun with his friends in both Bloomington and Palmetto Florida. He was a member of the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and Moose Lodge. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years Pauline (Lynn) Kirkman and daughter Paula Kirkman of Bloomington. Sisters Rita (Richard) Crouch, Evelyn (Harold) Eller, Gloria Kirkman of Bloomington, Cami (Bryan) Beasley of Williams, IN. Grandchildren Lindsey (Josh) Maxwell, Tyler (Mickayla) Kirkman, Maxwell (Miriam) Fowler, Bryson Marlett. Great grandchildren Bodhi, Frances & Calista Maxwell, and Emmett Kirkman. Several cousins, nieces and nephews. Also always considered family, Daphne Kirkman-Moore (Clint). He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Kenneth D. Kirkman, son Bryan Keith Kirkman, son Kenneth Gene Kirkman. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church in Bloomington, IN. Visitation will be held Thursday October 22, 2020 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at Allen Funeral Home and Crematory 4155 South Old State Road 37. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday November 7, 2020 at 2:00PM at the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. Online condolences, photos and memories may be shared with family and friends at www.allencares.com