James M. Kirby
Jim Kirby | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind | |
| In office August 2004 – April 2019 | |
| Governor | |
| Preceded by | Nell Carney |
| Succeeded by | Darline Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Marvin Kirby June 10, 1944 Greenville County, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | May 25, 2021 Irmo, South Carolina |
| Spouse(s) | Annette |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of South Carolina |
| Nickname(s) | Jim Kirby |
James Marvin Kirby (June 10, 1944 - May 25, 2021) was a Human service administrator who served as Commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind from 2004 until 2019.
Early life and education
James Marvin Kirby was born on June 10, 1944, to Truman and Irene Kirby in Greenville County, South Carolina.[1]
He moved to Columbia, South Carolina and attended the University of South Carolina where he played Baseball.[1]
Kirby's college studies focused on human services, administration and public health.[1]
Career
Kirby worked for the Lutheran Family Services of the Carolinas[lower-alpha 1] before joining the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs.[1][2][3]
Kirby became the Commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind in August of 2004 succeeding Nell Carney.[4] Under Kirby's tenure, the commission expanded its Older Blind program and specialized children's services.[5][1]
James Kirby retired in April 2019.[6]
Death and funeral
Kirby died on May 25 in 2021 at the age of 76.[1]
Personal life
Kirby was married to his wife Annette and had two children."[1]
Notes
- ↑ Known today as Lutheran Services Carolinas.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "James Kirby Obituary - Irmo, SC". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
- ↑ "BHDD-OIDD Divisions | Department of Disabilities and Special Needs". ddsn.sc.gov. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
- ↑ "Human Resources Division | Department of Disabilities and Special Needs". ddsn.sc.gov. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
- ↑ "Nellie 'Lee' Cardwell Carney, 83, former commissioner of South Carolina Commission for the Blind". Port City Daily. 2019-02-12. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
- ↑ "Leadership". SCCB. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
- ↑ "Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?". AP News. 2026-07-13. Retrieved 2026-07-21.
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