Walter Irving Jr.

Walter Irving, Jr., age 99, passed away in Dallas, Texas on Sunday, December 7, 2014. He was born May 10, 1915, in Jefferson, Texas to Walter Irving, Sr. , and Krecy Johnson Irving. He was married to Margaret Lou Edwards, on April 7, 1973, in Jefferson, Texas. Walter and Margaret Lou made their home and raised their family in Jefferson until 2013. Walter is survived by his children, Walter Lee Irving, Dorothy Jean Holley, William Terry Irving, George Irving, Betty Gail Irving, Randy D'Hart Irving, Malva Irving Williams, JerilyAnn Irving Brashear, Yolanda Irving Jeffrey, Memoria Nico Irving, Jennifer Lynn,; seven sisters, Gladys Marshall, Thelma Miles, Norma Jeran Irving, Erma Jean Johnson, Alice Faye Shelton, Eugenia Davis, Ester Lee Bennett,; three brothers, Will Irving, Johnnie Irving, Bernard Irving,; numerous grandchildren, and other family members, also Walter had two special friends, Isaac Benjamin and his domino partner, Donna Stevenson. Walter is preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lou Edwards; six brothers, L. Z. Erving, Henry Irving, W. T. Irving, Roy Irving, Warren G. Irving, Calvin Irving; two children, Liretta Irving Anderson, Dwight David Irving; his parents, Walter Irving, Sr. and Krecy Johnson Irving, and step-mother, Onie Irving. He was retired from Lone Star Steel and was a very hard worker. Walter loved life, he was a very patient man and loved sitting on his porch. Over 50 years ago Walter was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. He loved being out in the field ministry with the friends from the congregation. Mr. Irving also served in WWII.