Mr. Kevin Kirk File

Kevin Kirk File, age 61, passed away at Merit-Central Hospital in Jackson, MS on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Kevin was born January 31, 1958 in Gulfport, MS. He was the middle son of Joyce J. File and August A. “Augie” File, Jr. He graduated from Forest Hill High School in 1976. He joined the United States Marine Corps in January, 1976 and left for basic training right after graduation. He served in the Marines and Marine Corps Reserves until 1985 and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. In addition to his family, he loved God, our veterans, war movies, his Forest Hill alumni gatherings, gardening, playing golf, fishing, watching sports, cooking for his friends and traveling. He passed peacefully from this life into eternal life with Jesus Christ and is survived by his wife, Cheri Sandland File of Canyon Lake, TX and his children Thomas Wayne File of Raymond, MS and Sabrina Nicole File (Nikki) of Slidell, LA, and many other relatives and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joyce File and Augie File, and his two brothers, Gregory M. File and Kelly M. File. Kevin will be cremated and he requested his ashes be scattered across several of his favorite fishing holes in Mississippi and Texas. A Memorial Service will be held at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram, MS on October 12, 2019 at 1 pm with visitation from 12 pm-1 pm. Memorial gifts may be made to the veterans organization of your choice.