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Michael Irby Obituary

Michael R. Irby VIRGINIA BEACH - Michael Robert Irby, 36, of the 4600 block of Cape Cod Circle, died Nov. 4, 2009. He was born in Virginia Beach and was the son of Robert and Maryann Irby of Virginia Beach. Michael was automotive painter for Art Walkers and a graduate of Bayside High School, Class of 1991. He was an avid fisherman and earned many citations, both freshwater and saltwater, allowing him to becoming a master angler. Besides his parents, Michael is survived by a brother, David Irby of Virginia Beach; two aunts, Karen Morgan of Richmond and Connie Crowder of Virginia Beach; and his best friend, Criss White of Virginia Beach. "He will always be remembered." A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Bayside Chapel, by the Rev. Ernest L. Trueblood. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 8, 2009.

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Renee (Clements) Hill

November 26, 2009

you will always be remembered & missed, much love my fellow classmate

Rob Legge

November 18, 2009

Mr. and Mrs. Irby, please accept my deepest condolences. I considered Michael one of my deerest friends and I will always remember all the great times we had together. He will be truly missed.

Criss White

November 10, 2009

Mike, But there is a freind who sticks closer than a brother. Prv 18:24 Tight Lines Always.

Lori Henson

November 10, 2009

Mike, You will be remembered always. Sure will miss you at all of the races.

Kenneth and Jenn Blakeney

November 9, 2009

Mike, you will always be remembered. Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Sarah Friend

November 9, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

November 9, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Paul Cadden

November 8, 2009

Mike, I will always remember the good times and many adventures...

Christopher and Hope Buck

November 8, 2009

Mike will be remebered forever in our hearts and minds.....

Karen (Gorris) Wills

November 8, 2009

Bob and Maryann, Sorry to hear of Michael's passing. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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