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Reginald Irby Obituary
'Reggie'
Mr. Irby, the son of David and Jessie Lee Irby, was born March 12, 1957 in Charlotte, NC. On Monday, July 23, 2007, Reginald peacefully went home to be with the Lord at CMC-University. Reggie was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many that loved him dearly.
Reginald leaves to cherish fond memories his wife of 23 years, the former Christine 'Cookie' Corkol; their lovely daughter, Kineshia Ayanna Irby; his parents, David and Jessie Lee Irby; two brothers, Nathaniel D. Davis and Anthony B. Davis (Ann); four sisters, Jonnie Belinda 'Lynn' Telfair (Willie), Beverly Irby-Harrell (John), a twin, Regina I. Jordan (Alphonso), all of Charlotte, and Wanda Binns (Leon) of Baltimore, MD; aunts, uncles, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Reggie was preceded in death by his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. James Corkol.
Funeral service is 11:00 AM Saturday, July 28, at First Baptist Church-West, with visitation 10:30-11:00 AM. Interment in Beatties Ford Memorial Garden, Huntersville.
Grier Funeral Service of Charlotte is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Reginald Irby
Blanche Bell
March 6, 2023
I just learned of the transition of my friend, Reginald. He helped me so much by introducing me to Dick Gregory´s protein diet supplement, which started me on my vegetarian journey; later to meet and befriend Mr. Dick Gregory after Reggie helped facilitate my move to Atlanta in 1970. His memory is a blessing.
Cecilia Simpson- Threatt
December 23, 2007
To Regina and Beverly
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Although I have not seen you in a while, I have often though of you. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the Irby Family at this time. I thank god for the memories.
God Bless
(Class of 1975)
Cecilia Simpson-
Threatt
Stalling N.C.
Barbara Neequaye
September 22, 2007
I don't know if you remember us (the Neequayes) since it has been many years since we have seen you or your family. Even so, we have often thought of you and remembered your family in prayer. We just learned of Reginald's passing. We remember him as being a wonderful friend especially in our time of need. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family.
May God continue to hold you close to his heart. May we all rejoice on the morning of the resurrection when families and friends will be reunited.
Take care and God bless
Linda Williams Shuford
August 26, 2007
To Regina and the entire Irby Family, I have recently heard of Reggie's passing and am very saddened. Although I have not seen him since college I have often wondered about him. He had such a wonderful smile and beautiful heart. I am thankful to have known such an incredible person in my life and will cherish all the memories! I pray that God will cradle you all in His arms and comfort each of you. Linda Williams Shuford
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Regina Lowery-Jones
August 3, 2007
To Regina & your family:
I haven't seen you in years, but I heard about Reginald and I was saddened. You & Reggie were in junior high with me at Northwest. I'll always remember his huge smile. May God keep you and comfort you now and always.
Tammy
August 1, 2007
May you rest in peace Reginald. You touched my life as a young student at the Bethleham Center in Charlotte with your kindness. Thanks for being a wonderful rolemodel to all of us that you mentered at the Center. My prayers are with your family at this time in your life. Tammy
Spencer and Vanessa Miller
August 1, 2007
Miss Irby and Christine,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you!
Paulette Washington
July 30, 2007
Cookie, I don't know if you remember me. I was your roommate at the Kings College dorm,for CPCC students, Paulette Washington. I'm sorry to read about the lost of your husband.The Bible gives us the hope of the resurrection in which we will see our love ones again at John 5:28,29 and a time when death will be wiped out at Rev. 21:4. I hope this will bring comfort you, your daughter and the rest of your family.
Ted Stewart
July 30, 2007
To Regina & the Irby Family
Our prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Ted & Audrey Stewart
Terry Smith
July 30, 2007
To the Irby Family: Reggie was always a kind and compassionate young man. His infectious smile was the first thing I noticed about him when we met at UNC-Charlotte. Our colleagues share your loss, and pray for your comfort.
Bertha Knotts
July 28, 2007
To the Irby Family,
May God keep you under his wings during this time. Remember God is too wise to make a mistake. Reggie has his wings now and has become a Angel for God. May God bless you and keep all of you.
Arthur Franks
July 28, 2007
Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. May God be with you and your family at this time. You are in my prayers.
Lavalette Featherstone
July 28, 2007
To Cookie and Beverly
You have my heartfelt sympathy. May God continue to strenghten and Bless you.
Pearlie Winchester
July 28, 2007
Cookie, You have my deepest sympathy. Reggie has won the race
my prayers and thoughts are with you. May god bless you!
Beverly Sloan
July 28, 2007
To Cookie it saddens my heart to learn of the death of Reggie. I just read it in the paper. Even though we have not seen each other in a while you are in my thoughts. I know that Reggie has lived a long life and has struggled doing the years. I pray that you and your family will have the strength to continue. I am sorry that I will be unable to attend. But I will be thinking of you all at that time. May God give you peace and strength to know that now Reggie is with Thelma and James and that now they are guardian angels looking to hold you all dear to them and will forever protect you love you all Hoover Jean and the Sloan Familes
Tina Gabriel
July 28, 2007
Regina, Beverly and the entire Irby Family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to bless and comfort you all.
Sheryl Westmoreland Smith
July 27, 2007
To the Irby Family,
On behalf of Reggie's many friends and classmates from UNC-Charlotte, I would like to extend our deepest sympathies. It was always such a pleasure to be in his company. Among the many things that will be remembered most about Reggie will be his beautiful smile.
Ms. Sally Faucette-Carter
July 27, 2007
Our hearts are sad as we share with you, our dear cousins, 'Cookie' and Kineshia Ayanna and all your other family, during this time of sorrow. In our weakest times, God's strength is ours to trust. In our saddest times, His compassion is ours to heal. In all times His love is ours to share. Today, may there be peace within and may you trust God for the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
My children, Michael E. Carter, Sr, Donna Carter-Scott (Ivan) and Christopher T. Carter and our family members from Florida, New York and Pennsylvania, join me as we extend Our Sincere Sympathy. The surviving descendants of Thomas & Lela Nichols Faucette– including Annie Lee Faucette Martin, Charles (Charlie) Faucette, Eunice Orea Faucette Goode and Barbara Mae Faucette Conley (Joe) (and the descendents of Thomas “Bubba” & Leroy “Skinny” Faucette) – are all supporting your part of our family in prayer and asking God to surround you with His love and peace.
And may the LORD, who was no stranger to sorrow, give you the strength and comfort that He alone can give. May the support and presence of those who know and care for you and your family bring you peace and joy, today and during the coming years.
“.... Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you...” II Corinthians 13:11
God Bless all of you,
Cousin Sally Faucette Carter
Evangelist Missionary 1st Jurisdiction Western Pennsylvania
Founder & CEO: Faith, Hope & Charity, Inc.
President: Bible Band Ministry Ebenezer COGIC
Bernice Smith
July 27, 2007
David & Jessie, As a parent, I cannot begin to imagine what it's like to experience the death of a child, I only know that my heart aches with your's. Remember to rely on the Holy Spirit for peace and comfort!!! I personally know that during a painful time such as this in your lives God will keep
this promise to you. If I could, this is what I would give you both.
Karen Puryear
July 27, 2007
Deepest and most sincere sympathy to the Irby Family. My prayers are with you all. And as we reflect back on the life of Reggie, only fond and wonderful memories will we be able to retrieve.
May God Bless you and keep you from this day and forward......
Karen Miller Puryear and family
Donna Blackmon-Bias, Maxine Washington-Cunningham
July 27, 2007
Beverly, Regina & The Irby Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God bless you and your family.
Carmen Pratt
July 27, 2007
To the Irby Family, My prayers are with you; please know that you are, always have been, and always will be dearly loved by me and my girls. We too, will miss Reggie very much.
Carmen, Faith, and Asia
Delcia Harper-Baxter
July 27, 2007
To the Irby Family,
Although I have not seen you in a while, I have often thought of you. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I thank God for the memories. God bless you all.
Love,
Delcia, Richard and Marlena Baxter
Myrtle Miller
July 27, 2007
To the Irby Family you have my sympathy in the passing Reginald .He was a tall and handsome young man .May God be with you all in the coming days.
Carol Gaston
July 27, 2007
To Christine & Kineshia,
It has been a long time since we have talked or even seen each other, but I want you both to know how sadden I am to hear about the loss of your husband and daddy. Please rest assured that God is a good God even in the midst of death. You and the Irby Family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to strengthen you through this difficult time.
Carol Dunn Gaston
Saundra Reid-Scales
July 27, 2007
TO REGINA AND BEVERLY,
Please know that my heart goes out to you as you experience one of life's most hurtful events. I will always remember Reggie and his zest for life, his willingness to help and his quiet but respected demeanor. The hurt will subside in time, the memories of his life that he had with you will linger forever.
yvette howey
July 27, 2007
So very sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless and keep you at this most difficult time. Remember to look toward the hills which cometh your help, your help comes from the Lord to made Heaven and earth.
The Howey Family,
Julia, Yvette, Yolanda,"Chuck" Howey
Curtis (Gerald) & Kathy Harris
July 27, 2007
Regina,& The Irby Family
Our thoughts and prayers goes out to each of you during this difficult time. May God comfort and be with you and guide you now and in the days to come.
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