Kirby Randolph McNabb, 55, died suddenly on March 19, 2012. A lifelong resident of Rutherford County, Kirby was born in Murfreesboro. He attended MTSU Campus School, Central High School and graduated from Riverdale High School in 1974. Kirby was a graduate of MTSU with major in Marketing. Kirby worked as an independent Sales Representative for several tabletop and home accessories companies. He was a member of Belle Aire Baptist Church, he was past president and current Member of the Board of Oaklands Historic House Museum and he was a member of the Rutherford County Historical Society. Kirby was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Hall McNabb. He is survived by his mother, Oma Wilson McNabb; his brother Stephen Thomas McNabb and his wife Sarah; his sister Melanie McNabb Shipp and her husband, Barry; his nieces, Stephanie McNabb Sadler, Amy McNabb, Amanda McNabb, and Lisa Shipp and her fiancé, Kevin Kimbrough; his nephew, Parker Shipp; his four nieces, Savannah Sadler, Mary Kate Sadler, Anna Sadler and Madison Mitchell; his dear aunts, Nancy Jones McNabb and Clara Wilson Todd; his special friend Jim Thompson; his loyal neighbor Lyndell Parks. In 1998, Kirby purchased Daffodil Hill, the 1858 mansion which he enjoyed restoring to its original grandeur. He generously shared his home with others and sponsored many charitable functions there. He was passionate about Murfreesboro, especially preserving its heritage and securing its future. His love for family and friends was his greatest happiness in life. Visitation with the family will be Friday, March 23rd from 4-8 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. The funeral will be Saturday, March 24th at 11 a.m. at Belle Aire Baptist Church with Dr. Dean Sisk and Pam Pilote officiating. Ms. Mary George Stephenson and the Honorable Judge Don Ash will deliver the eulogies. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Randy Odom, Bud Mitchell, Stan McNabb, Danny Reed, Parker Shipp, Trent McNabb, Trey McNabb, Steve Cates, Kevin Kimbrough, John Sant Amour, Jr., Alex Jennings and Summer Bouldin will serve as pallbearers. The family requests that memorials be made to Oaklands Historic House Museum. Condolences may be made online at www.woodfinchapel.com.