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David Carroll Irby

1958 - 2024

David Carroll Irby obituary, 1958-2024, Midlothian, VA

BORN

1958

DIED

2024

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Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel

1020 Huguenot Road

Midlothian, Virginia

David Irby Obituary

IRBY, David Carroll, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2024, at the age of 66. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Carroll Irby and Patsye Covington Irby, and his nephew, Greg Sculthorpe. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Sheryl Gregory Irby; his son, Kevin Irby (Olivia Planes) and daughter Jenny Carroll Kirkbride (Nick); and three precious grandchildren, Calla Jo Irby, Eleanor Grace (Ellie) and Theodore Carroll (Teddy) Kirkbride; his sister, Sarah Irby Hopkins; his sister-in-law, Robin Sculthorpe (Jimmy); nephews, Evan and Benjamin Hopkins; and niece, Anna Gray Sculthorpe. He also leaves behind many dear aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. David was raised in Midlothian, Virginia. He began working in the grocery business at age 15 with a job at Ukrops. He studied sales and marketing at Virginia Tech, graduating in 1980. He immediately joined the Kraft Foods sales force where he worked until he retired in 2013. David was a member of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church where he faithfully served in many capacities including working with the Boy Scouts. He loved music, reading, and in later years, researching family history. David will be remembered for his compassionate heart and the love he so generously shared with his family and friends. He cherished the time spent with his grandchildren who lovingly called him "GrrGrr".

A memorial service will be held on April 6, 2024, at 11:30 a.m., at Woody Funeral Home - Huguenot Chapel, with a reception to follow. For those unable to attend, a livestream of the service will be available on Woody's website. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Feedmore, 1415 Rhoadmiller St., Richmond, VA 23220, or Mt. Pisgah United UMC, 1100 Mt. Pisgah Dr., Midlothian, VA 23113.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 3, 2024.

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Phil and Kathie Tharp

April 4, 2024

We are so sorry to hear of Dave´s passing. We remember Dave as a kind person who was always ready to help in all services and projects at Mt. Pisgah. We hold your entire family in our prayers as you travel the journey of grief. May you feel God´s love and comfort surrounding you.
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Nick Hardie

April 3, 2024

My memories of you David are so many I don´t know where to start. What I do know is they were all wonderful memories. You were a shining example to us all on the life you lived. You left us way too early in life, but I am so blessed to have had you as a friend and cousin. Nick

Betty Conner

April 3, 2024

Sheryl, I am deeply saddened to read of David´s passing. He was such a kind person. I greatly appreciated the photos he shared with me of older Conner family members. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Betty

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