Terry Lee Irwin

Terry Lee Irwin obituary

Terry Lee Irwin

Terry Irwin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ricketson Funeral Home - Douglas on Sep. 23, 2025.
Mr. Terry Lee Irwin, age 65, of Ambrose, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025 at his residence following a recent decline in health. Terry was born August 7, 1960 in Long Beach, California, to the late Robert Lloyd Irwin and the late Violet Jeane Jenkins Irwin. He made his career as a truck driver for Trans America Trucking and attended Broxton Church of God. Along with his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Sheri Lynn Irwin, and his brother, Mark Irwin. Terry leaves behind 2 sons: Dustin Irwin of Douglas, Georgia, and James William Irwin of Ambrose, Georgia; 2 grandchildren: Macy Irwin and McKenzie Irwin both of Willacoochee, Georgia; along with a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members. Memorialization will be by cremation and no services are scheduled at this time. Condolences, kind words and fond memories may be shared with Terry's family at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Terry's arrangements have been entrusted to the kind and compassionate staff of Ricketson Funeral Home, Inc. of Douglas, Georgia.

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