James Allen Kirby, of Rome, Georgia, affectionately known as “Allen” passed away on November 6, 2026, in Rome, Georgia. He was born on February 14, 1971, in Rome.

Allen served his country in both the Navy and the National Guard and was honorably discharged from both. During his military service, he completed machinery repair Class A school training. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Battle E Ribbon, Meritus Unit Commendation and the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two Bronze Stars.

Much of Allen’s working life was spent working for the Floyd County Board of Education, with the majority of that time at Pepperell High School. He loved his work and gave over twenty years of steady service to the schools and the people within them.

Outside of work, Allen enjoyed science fiction, especially Star Wars and Star Trek. He also enjoyed various audiobooks and stories of unexplained paranormal events. Above all, he was very proud of his family, which remained his proudest accomplishment and a central source of joy in his life.

He is survived by his spouse, Trudy Kirby; his mother, Dovey Patterson Bishop; his children, James ‘Jamie’ Allen Kirby Jr, Eric Kirby and his wife, Hannah, Brittany Beach and Andrew Casey and his wife Shelby. He is also survived by his siblings, Nathan Morgan, Dylan Kirby and Starla McClurd and her husband, Jamie. His family circle also includes his grandchildren, Annelyse Kirby, Ava Kirby and Elias Kirby who were part of the family he cherished so deeply. He is further survived by his aunt, Kathleen (Stephen) Lowry and uncle, Charles Patterson; and special friend, Steven 'Six-Nine' Austin.

Funeral services for Mr. Allen will be held on Monday afternoon, November 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Salmon Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Georgia National Cemetery at a later date.

Mr. Allen’s family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until the service hour.

The family respectfully requests that potted plants be sent or in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be in memory of Mr. Allen to the Cancer Navigators, Make a Secure Online Donation - Cancer Navigators of Rome.

James Allen Kirby will be remembered for his years of service, his interest in the worlds that captured his imagination and most of all for the pride and love he held for his family.

Salmon Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Allen Kirby.