William Thomas McGirt, 33, of Loyall, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 31,2023. William was a former employee at Cash Savers and Don's Super Saver for several years. He recently began a new job with the Harlan Police Department as a dispatcher. William was a member of the Harlan County Ghost Hunters. He loved playing drums, writing stories, and traveling.

William is preceded in death by his father, Thomas McGirt; grandparents James and Laura McGirt; and Bill and Patsy Pope; his aunt, Billie Sue Doss and a half-sister, Gina Gillis.

William is survived by his mother, Linda Pope McGirt of Loyall, KY; two half-sisters, Carol Sampson and Katie Chavis, both of Lumberton N.C.; his aunt Betty Daniels of Harlan, KY; very special friends, Dexter Day and Ladonna Kelly of Harlan; two special cousins, Sherry Noe and Zack Daniels of Baxter, and a host of other friends.

Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Thursday August 3,2023 in the chapel of Harlan Funeral Home with funeral services following at 7 pm with the Reverend George Powers officiating.

Burial will be in the Hensley Cemetery at Smith, KY on Friday morning at 10 am. Anyone wishing to attend should meet at the cemetery.

Harlan Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of William McGirt.