Frank E. Kirkland, age 62, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013 at the VA Medical Center. Mr. Kirkland retired from the U.S. Navy as a Medic. He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest I. Kirkland and his wife, Maile. He is survived by his mother, Marianne Caracena Kirkland of Augusta, GA; one son, Frank Wayne Kirkland of Los Angles, CA.; one grandson, Joseph Kirkland. Family will receive friends Wednesday 5pm to 7 pm at THE POTEET FUNERAL HOME, 3465 Peach Orchard Rd. HWY 25, Augusta, 30906, 706.798.8886. Graveside services will be Thursday 11 am at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens with full military honors by the U.S. Navy.