Irwin was born on July 26, 1923 and passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017.

Irwin was a resident of Franklin, North Carolina at the time of passing.

Irwin served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946 aboard the USS Block Island and USS Franklin.

There will be a memorial service at Walnut Creek Baptist Church, January 7, 2018 at 1:00 pm, with Rev. Mike Wilson presiding. Memorial Service at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church at 1:00 PM on January 7, 2018. Sunday January 7, 2018 1:00 PM Walnut Creek Baptist Church 184 Ledford Branch Road Franklin, NC 28734 Memorial Service at the Walnut Creek Baptist Church at 1:00 PM on January 7, 2018.

Because of his great love for animals, especially cats, in lieu of flowers please make donations to Appalachian Animal Shelter, 851 Lake Emory Road, Franklin, NC 28734 or Walnut Creek Baptist Church, 184 Ledford Branch Road, Franklin, NC 28734.