The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 N. Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 864-224-4343OBITUARYFLAG MR. ECKARD LEE KIRVEN January 20, 1910 - July 8, 2007ANDERSON, SCMr. Eckard Lee Kirven, age 97, formerly of 207 Kirven Drive and Magnolia's Assisted Living, husband of the late Maelese Keown Kirven, died Sunday, July 08, 2007 at the AnMed Health Medical Center in Anderson, SC.Born in Lee County, SC, Mr. Kirven was a son of the late Robert Lee and Florida Wilson Kirven. He was a WWII United States Army Veteran and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a retired farmer and member of Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church in St. Charles, SC. He attended Anderson First Assembly of God.Surviving are his daughter, Debbie K. Sanders and her husband Michael of Anderson; and a sister, Louise Booker of Decatur, GA.In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert LaCoste and a sister, Novice Kirven.A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 2:30 pm at New Silverbrook Cemetery officiated by the Reverend Phil Sears. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at The McDougald Funeral Home.The family will be at the home of the daughter, 1022 Due West Highway, Anderson.Memorials may be made to Anderson First Assembly of God, 3235 D.L. Drive, Anderson, SC 29624.A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.THE McDOUGALD FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.