Brian Kirby dies in fatal North Little Rock, Arkansas work accident
Fatal North Little Rock, Arkansas work accident death of Brian Kirby – Obituary
A 46-year-old HVAC technician lost his life in a workplace accident at a church in North Little Rock. Authorities identified the victim as Brian Kirby, a former professional baseball prospect.
Kirby was working at Graves Memorial Baptist Church when the incident occurred. Details about how the accident happened have not been fully disclosed, but the church confirmed his death in a public statement.
In a message shared online, the church described Kirby as a highly skilled worker and expressed deep sorrow over his passing, offering prayers and support to his family, colleagues, and all those affected by the tragedy.
Before his career in HVAC, Kirby had a background in baseball. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in 1997 and later selected by the Cleveland Indians in 2001 after attending the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He spent several years playing in the minor leagues and in independent baseball before moving on to his professional trade.