Norwood Lee Zirk Obituary (1936 - 2009)

Norwood Lee Zirk, 72 Harrisonburg Norwood Lee Zirk, 72, a resident of 2425 Longs Pump Road, Harrisonburg died January 18, 2009 at the University of Virginia Hospital. Mr. Zirk was born on August 8, 1936, in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Turner S. and Reba Pennington Zirk. Mr. Zirk graduated from Broadway High School in 1953 and Madison College in 1958 and spent his life in the Linville community. He served in the United States Air Force. He worked in the past for Virginia Silo Company and Rockingham Redi-Mix, and currently for Conmat Group. He was a farmer and partner in Zirkwin Dairy since 1976. Mr. Zirk was a member of Mount Tabor United Methodist where he served as treasurer for many years. Surviving are a brother, James P. Zirk and wife Nancy, Harrisonburg; one niece, Julie Kline and husband Kevin, Harrisonburg; one nephew, Michael Zirk and wife Sarah, San Diego, CA; two great nephews, Bryce and Ryan Kline, Harrisonburg. Reverends? Terry Frank and Steven Propst will conduct a funeral service Thursday morning at 11a.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at the Linville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7p.m. until 8p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrisonburg Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1477, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801 or to the Mount Tabor United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 245, Lacey Spring,Virginia 22833. Online condolences may be made to the family at mcmullenfh.com.