William E. Kirby, of Panama City, Florida, died Thursday, October 2, 2014. He was born June 14, 1928 in New Castle, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Clara L. Kirby of Panama City; daughter, Kathleen Kirby of Tallahassee, FL; son, William D. Kirby of Panama City. Mr. Kirby was a retired employee of the Bay District School System. Memorialization will be by cremation. Interment will be held in the Southmound Cemetery in New Castle, Indiana at a later date.