Richard Wayne Irvin

Richard Wayne Irvin, 66, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in Graham.  Memorial services will be held at Graham Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.   

Richard was born September 24, 1951 in Haskell to the late William Oris and Laura Alice (Sellers) Irvin.  He married Lynn Marie Howe April 10, 1979 in Haskell, Tx.  Richard worked in the oilfield for many years and was one of Jehovah's Witnesses.  Rick was known to many in Graham as a kind and friendly man that loved his wife, family and his community.  All though he was plagued with many serious health problems, he joyfully spent his time talking to others about the Bible hope for a bright and sure future where sickness, sorrow, death and pain will be gone forever. 

Survivors include: wife, Lynn Marie Irvin of Graham; daughters, Heather Marie Soto of Corpus Christi and husband Roy, Nicole Marie Kitson of Katy and husband Damion, Adrianne Lynn Vaglienty and husband Freddie of The Woodlands, and Katie Jean Ruiz of San Antonio and husband Edward; son, Matthew Ryan Irvin of Weatherford and wife Lia; sister, Marlene Mueller of Amarillo and husband Joe; brother, Bobby Irvin of Houston and wife Billie; grandchildren, Zeke, Noah and Grace Elizalde, Sierra and Maverick Irvin, Alison and Abigail Vaglienty, and Leahnie, James, and Ryan Ruiz. 

He was preceded in death by sisters, Darlene Swinny and Mayme Gee and brother, Sonny Irvin as well as great grand-daughter Zahnay Bee Elizalde.