Edward Waugh Irving Jr.

Edward Waugh Irving Jr., 84, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, February 27, 2009. He was born October 25, 1924, the son of Edward Waugh Sr. and Annie Lewis Irving, ancestor of General Andrew Lewis. He graduated from Jefferson Senior High School, attended Roanoke College, and graduate from Virginia Tech in 1951, with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired from General Electric. He was a veteran of WWII and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He received a purple Heart. He was also a member of the Masons. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Holt. He is survived by his wife, Carlene Crotts Irving; three adopted children, Susan Forbes, Leslie Doss, and Eric Irving, all of the Roanoke Valley; two stepchildren, Rick Crotts, of Roanoke, and Lynne Crotts, of Charlottesville; many grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren; stepgrandchild, Cameron Crotts, of West Palm Beach, Fla.; cousin, Douglas Ann Slusher, of Roanoke; and a good friend, Bill Weddington, of Richmond. He was a wonderful husband and a good man. He will be sorely missed. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2009, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Frank Feather officiating. Internment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements are being handled by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.