Kirby Joseph Lindsley Jr.
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 12 Jul 1922 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 28 Jan 1984 - Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA ( at age 61)
Burial: 30 Jan 1984 - Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 188014723
Parents
Father: K. J. Lindsley
Mother: Helen Mazzeno
Spouses and Children
1. *Dorothy Ann CraneFind A Grave ID: 24946740
Marriage: 5 Jun 1945 - Mater Delorosa Church, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes
Per Times-Picayune 6/4/1945 page 17
The marriage of Miss Dorothy Ann Crane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Edmund Crane, to Mr. Kirby Joseph Lindsley, ensign, United States Naval Reserve, son of Mrs. Helen Mazzeno Lindsley and the late Mr. K. J. Lindsley of this city, will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at Mater Delorosa church. A reception will follow at the home of the bride-elect's parents on Burthe street.
Miss Crane will have her sisters, Misses Betty Thayer Crane and Gretchen Mary Crane, as her attendants, and Ensign Lindsley will have as his best man his cousin, Mr. Lawrence Mazzeno, Jr., and as groomsman, Mr. Lloyd Melancon. News of the approaching wedding will come as a surprise to the many friends of the young couple as no previous announcement had been made.
Per Times-Picayune 6/10/1945 Page 51
The marriage of Miss Dorothy Ann Crane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Edmund Crane, to Mr. Kirby Joseph Lindsley, ensign, United States Naval Reserve, son of Mrs. Helen Mazzeno Lindsley and the late Mr. K. J. Lindsley, was celebrated Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock at Mater Delorosa church with her uncle, the Rev. Harry L. Crane, S. J., officiating. The church was decorated with a profusion of white flowers and evergreens.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of ivory-colored satin and a long veil of illusion. She carried a cascade of Gardenias and Stephanotis.
The attendants on the bride included her sisters, Misses Betty Thayer Crane and Gretchen Mary Crane, who wore gowns of powder blue marquisette and matching hats and carried bouquets of yellow daisies. Ensign Lindsley had as his best man his cousin, Mr. Lawrence Mazzeno, Jr., and as groomsman, Mr. Lloyd Melancon.
A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents on Burthe street and the reception rooms were decorated with quantities of white flowers and greens. Receiving with Mrs. Crane was Mrs. Lindsley.
Ensign and Mrs. Lindsley have left on a short honeymoon trip and will return to New Orleans before going to Hutchinson, Kans., where they will make their home temporarily.
Out-of-town guests here for the wedding were Mrs. George R. Crane, Jr., of Washington D.C., and Mrs. John Conner of Bay St. Louis, Miss.
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameKirby Joseph Lindsley Jr
GenderMale
Marriage DateJun 1945
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseDorothy Ann Crane
Gender Female
Children:
1. David C. Lindsley
Notes
General:
Per 1950 US Census 4/10/1950 53 Oaklawn Dr, Jefferson, Louisiana
Kirby J. Lindsley is the 27 year old white male head of household, works as a salesman for a building material co., working 40 hours last week. His wife, 25 year old Dorothy A. Lindsley, keeps house. All family members were born in Louisiana. The have 3 sons, 4 year old Robert Lindsley, 3 year old William Lindsley, and David Lindsley who was born August 1949.
Per The Commercial Appeal Memphis, Tennessee 1/29/1984
KIRBY J. LINDSLEY, 61, of 238 Mary Ann Drive, Roseburg Lumber Co., employee, died at 8 a.m. yesterday at Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. Mass will be said at 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Louis Catholic Church. where he was a communicant, with burial in Memorial Park. Memorial Park Funeral Home has charge.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Crane Lindsley; three daughters, Mrs. Susan Klapesky of Tomball, Texas, Mrs. Becky Huffeldt of Houston, Texas. and Mrs. Laurie Barch of Memphis; four sons, Robert K. Lindsley of Colorado Springs, Colo, William B. Lindsley of Boston, Mass, David C. Lindsley of Tampa, Fla., and Thomas R. Lindsley of Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Rodriguez of New Orleans; a brother, Ralph N. Lindsley of Houston, Texas, and nine grandchildren.
The family requests that any memorials be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.
Per Findagrave
Kirby Joseph Lindsley Jr.
Birth 12 Jul 1922 New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death 28 Jan 1984 (aged 61) Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Burial Memorial Park Cemetery Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Memorial ID 188014723
Per Social Security Death Index
Name:Kirby Lindsley
SSN:438-01-3084
Born:12 Jul 1922
Last Benefit:38117 Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States of America
Died:Jan 1984
State (Year) SSN issued:Louisiana (Before 1951)
Per U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
NameKirby Joseph Lindsley Jr [Kirby Lindsley Jr]
GenderMale
RaceWhite
Birth Date12 Jul 1922
Birth PlaceNew Orleans, Louisiana
Death DateJan 1984
FatherKirby J Lindsley
Mother Helen Mazzeno
SSN438013084
NotesApr 1937: Name Listed As Kirby Joseph Lindsley Jr;
04 Jan 1988: Name Listed As Kirby Lindsley
Per U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2020
NameKirby Joseph Lindsley
GenderMale
Birth Date12 Jul 1922
Death Date28 Jan 1984
SSN438013084
Enlistment BranchNavy
Enlistment Date22 Nov 1943
Discharge Date10 Oct 1945
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