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William Irwin Obituary

A longtime former Baker resident, and retired from Bellsouth with nearly 40 years of service, Bill died on Monday, May 20, 2013 at a Dallas, Texas hospital. He was 72, and a native of West Helena, Arkansas. He was a resident of The Colony, Texas, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, May 23, 2013 from 5-9pm, and on Friday, May 24, 2013 from 8am until religious services in the chapel at 10am, conducted by Brother Vernon Welshans. Interment with military honors to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker. Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dixie Hanchey Irwin of The Colony, Texas; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jodi and Tim Davis of Baton Rouge, and LeAnne Johnston of The Colony, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Shala Irwin of The Colony, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia Jerry Moore of New Orleans; brother, James Irwin of Tennessee; a brother-in-law, Arlie Hanchey and wife Sarah of Tupelo, Mississippi; nine grandchildren, Mason, Miranda, Andrew, Cody, Jordan, Joy, Ben, Cade, and Grace; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ruby Irwin. Pallbearers are Billy Irwin, Arlie Hanchey, Cody Davis, and Mason, Andrew, and Jordan Johnston. Honorary pallbearer is Tim Davis. Bill was a Reserve Baker Police officer for 29 years, and a member of Cross Bend Christian Church in Plano, Texas. He was an avid LSU and Saints fan, and he enjoyed playing cards at The Colony Senior Center, where they had a standing poker game every Tuesday night. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bill's name to Cross Bend Christian Church, 901 Cross Bend Road., Plano, Texas, 75023, or to The American Diabetes Association. Please sign the online guestbook at http://www.bakerfuneralhomeonline.com/.

Published by The Advocate from May 21 to May 23, 2013.
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God bless.

Ruth Odom-Mann

June 10, 2013

Jodi,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Know that you and your family are in our deepest prayers. May God bless you with many graces for consolation and peace during this difficult time.

Randy LaBauve

May 24, 2013

Jodi,
Please accept my sincere condolences, Pam

Pamela Hodson

May 23, 2013

I am so sorry to here this. Gosh I loved that man always had a kind word and such a fine example of a Christian. I know he will be missed . My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Sending my love.

Leanne Baxter

May 22, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

DON FLOYD

May 22, 2013

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