Junior Creed "Caveman" Kirkland, age 84, of Maryville, was called home on Thursday, September 17, 2020 to join his beloved wife Kathy, father and mother, Bud and Pearl Kirkland; brothers, Bobby, Reed and Paul Kirkland; sisters, Ruth Starnes, Shirley Green and Lynn Hitson. Survived by daughter, Sue; son, Joe; sisters, Betty Jo Maynard, Nellie Ridenour and Jane Jackson; brother, David Kirkland; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family would like to especially thank Jerry Hughes and Bruce Buchanan who have been loyal and beloved friends of Creed's for many years. He truly loved all his hunting and fishing buddies. A special thanks to sister, Nellie Ridenour and niece Connie Young for providing around the clock care in Creed's final days. Funeral service 4:00 PM Monday, September 21, 2020 at Lower Chilhowee Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Rex Everett officiating. Graveside and interment will follow at church cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project in Creed's name.www.woundedwarriorproject.com. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM Monday at the church. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, Maryville.www.millerfuneralhome.org