of Little Rock, AR
October 27, 1924 - May 20, 2009
Ira Arnold Irwin, 84, of Little Rock, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. He was born on October 27, 1924 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of the late Ira Arnold Irwin, Sr. and Pearl Efird Irwin. He was a retired real estate agent and was a member of Mabelvale United Methodist Church. A veteran of the United States Navy, he was a 32nd Degree Mason, 50 year member of Congo Masonic Lodge, a member of Scimitar Shrine Temple, and founding member of the Airport East Kiwanis Club. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, John David Irwin.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce Wilchman Irwin; daughter, Teresa Irwin Luneau and her husband Harold, of Little Rock; three grandchildren, Matthew Irwin and his wife Jamie of Alexander, Marc Irwin and his wife Emily of Memphis, and Patrick Luneau and his wife Jeanice of Conway; one great grandchild, Ethan David Irwin of Alexander; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 22, 2009, at Mabelvale United Methodist Church, with the Reverend Bob Marble officiating. Interment will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, (501)224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mabelvale United Methodist Church, 10500 Woodman Street, Mabelvale, Arkansas 72103.
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7 Condolence(s)
J. D. McGee
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Joyce, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
J. D. McGee
Dee Dibal
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Theresa and family, may God grant you peace and comfort at this time of loss.
Dee Dibal, Secretary
Crimson Lions Alumni
Eva Gartrell
Friday, May 22, 2009
So sorry to hear about Ira. He was such a good person & a great square dancer. I know he will be missed by everyone. Bill Earl & I were just talking about the both of you just a few days ago..If there is anything I can do just let me know.
Judy Sullinger Houser
Friday, May 22, 2009
Joyce, Teresa and Family - I was sorry to learn of Mr. Irwin's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elic Gregory
Friday, May 22, 2009
Joyce, we send to you our prayers and sorrows over your loss of Ira.
Jeannine and Elic Gregory
Roberta Moore
Thursday, May 21, 2009
What a good picture of Ira. He always had such a pleasant expression on his face. He was a good husband, father, and friend. He'll be missed by a lot of people. My sympathy to his family.
Fran & Dennis McDonald
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Arnold always had such a way about himself with all of us kids.