Robert Edward Kirksey

Background

Kirksey, Robert Edward was born on August 5, 1930 in Atlanta. Son of Lester Lynn and Florence Ester (Bearden) Kirksey.

Education

Bachelor, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1966. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1970.

Career

Commissioned ensign, naval aviator United States Navy, 1953, advanced through grades to vice admiral, 1976. Director carrier programs division Navy Department, Washington, 1976-1978. Commander Carrier Group Three, Alameda, California, 1978-1979, Carrier Group Five, Cubi Point, Philippines, 1979-1981.

Director strategy, plans and policy division Department Navy, Washington, 1981-1983. Director plans and policy Commander Pacific, Camp Smith, Hawaii, 1983-1984. Director space, command and control Department Navy, Washington, 1984-1986.

Vice president Northrop Corporation, from 1987.

Achievements

• Robert Edward Kirksey has been listed as a noteworthy naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association Naval Aviators, Tailhook Association Naval Aviators, Lambda Chi Alpha.

Connections

Married Viola Marie Kaikkonen, July 7, 1953. Children: Jennifer Lynn, Robert Edward, Gregg Alan, Andrew Jon.

Father:

Lester Lynn Kirksey

Mother:

Florence Ester (Bearden) Kirksey

Spouse:

Viola Marie Kaikkonen

child:

Gregg Alan Kirksey

child:

Andrew Jon Kirksey

child:

Jennifer Lynn Kirksey

child:

Robert Edward Kirksey