J.S. “Dynamite” Kirk J.S. “Dynamite” Kirk, 89, of Grenada, passed away Feb. 7, 2026. Born in Duck Hill, Mississippi, he rose from humble beginnings in a family of sharecroppers to become a longtime leader in the automotive industry. After early work in construction and sales, he entered the car business in the 1960s and quickly excelled, later becoming co-owner of a Ford dealership and building Kirk Auto Company into one of Mississippi’s largest and longest-standing dealer groups. A respected business and community leader, Kirk was active in supporting local schools, youth programs and charitable causes throughout Grenada for more than 50 years. He received numerous honors, including the Ford President’s Award and the Grenada Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds, and the Dynamite Kirk Entrepreneurship Excellence Award was named in his honor. He was a Holmes Community College Distinguished Alumnus and a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church. I N M E M O R Y Your magazine: On your phone, on your tablet, on your schedule. connected stay 23
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