Mr. James Earl Kirkland, 78, of Halifax, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. A public visitation will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 pm in the chapel of Lea and Pope Funeral Home, 215 S. McDaniel Street, Enfield, North Carolina. Arrangements are being handled by Lea and Pope Funeral Home, Enfield, North Carolina. Send condolences to www.leapopefuneralhome@yahoo.com.