Kirby Albert Kasten

Kirby Albert Kasten, 68, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022 in Arlington.

Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, February 17, prior to the service at Northwest Baptist Church. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, February 17 at Northwest Baptist Church, 1003 Oakwood Lane, Arlington 76012.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CHIX Global Inc., chixglobal.org.

Kirby was born on November 19, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas to Wilbur Albert Kasten and Dolores Grimston Kasten. He married Jackie Lee Hill on February 14, 1994. He was an entrepreneur. Kirby loved going to church and was a member of Northwest Baptist Church.

He was a comedian at heart and had a great sense of humor. He was known for his Rolex watch story. Kirby was very supportive of the non-profit Women’s Shelter in Arlington. He loved to sail and travel and enjoyed going on cruises. He loved vacationing in Port Aransas. He will be dearly missed.

Kirby was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Dolores Kasten; and sister, Katherine (Katie) Kasten.

Survivors: Wife, Jackie Hill Kasten; daughter, Kesha King and husband, Jerron; brothers, Bill Kasten and wife, Vickie, Brian Kasten, Ronnie Kasten and partner, Ed Ezero; sister, Nora Kasten-Gaddis and husband, Richard; nephews, Kirby Kasten and wife, Angela and Nathan Kasten and wife, Katie; nieces, Amanda Gaddis, Colleen Gaddis and Macy Gaddis; and his dog, Foxy.