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James Irwin Obituary
age 54, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2017. He was born on February 14, 1963 in Houston, Texas. He was a lab technician with the Huntsman Corporation for the past 28 years, where he served on the High Angle Rescue Team as a trainer, was a CPR and first aid trainer, ECA trained, a member of the Fire Brigade and Safety Audit team. James was also a member of the East Texas Outlaws and founding member of the Northside Street Cars.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Drake; father, Donald Irwin; and his grandmother, Liz Hulsey. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Kathy Irwin; children, John Irwin, Amy Irwin and Taylor Irwin; sisters, Rebecca Coker and Tess Horton; and brother, Keith Drake.
Friends are invited to visit with the family starting at 12 Noon on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Northside Baptist Church, 701 North FM3083West, Conroe, Texas 77303, where at 1 pm funeral service will follow. Graveside services and burial will also follow in the Security Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Those wishing to post tributes and memories to the family may do so at www.eickenhorstfuneral.com.
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BEVERLY CASKEY
April 6, 2017
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE IRWIN FAMILY. JAMES WAS ONE OF A KIND.
American Heart Association
April 5, 2017
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Bert & Betsy Esher
April 4, 2017
The definition of a true friend. May god bless and watch over his family.
Kevin Sanders
April 4, 2017
James was great guy with great stories. I had the pleasure of seeing him recently with a group of other great friends from the old Conroe Exxon hangout days. He will be missed and I hope everyone can find peace in the memories and friendships he made along the way.
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Rachel Roland
April 4, 2017
Praying for the Irwin family! James was a good man he will definitely be missed!
Steve and Cheryl Farny
April 3, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy and the family during this most difficult time. James smile and quick wit will be truly missed at Huntsman.
April 3, 2017
Never a minute that James did not have a smile on his face while talking to you. Gonna miss ya Weather Man.
Al Adams
TRACY FREEMAN
April 3, 2017
A GREAT MAN
Lester Bowers
April 3, 2017
Always a smile, and joking around whenever I saw him. A great friend. The lights in Heaven are brighter now.
Daniel Irwin
April 3, 2017
You will be greatly missed little nephew .
Peachie Walker
April 3, 2017
Kathy, my heart aches for you and loss of James. He was a great, giving person who captured the hearts of many. May the Lord wrap his arms around you and the children and give you comfort during this heart breaking time.
Becky Stout McCarley
April 3, 2017
James will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Becky Stout McCarley
April 3, 2017
James will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Becky McCarley
April 3, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Blake & Sherry Campbell
April 2, 2017
Our sweet, quick witted friend will be missed terribly. Our condolences to Kathy & the kids.
Loretta Kelly
April 1, 2017
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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