R. B. Irwin was born in Savannah, Tennessee on November 4, 1939 the son of the late Thomas and Mary Bell Johnson Irwin.He departed this life on May 29, 2007 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 67 years, 6 months and 25 days.Mr. Johnson is survived by one sister, Julie Goodlow of Savannah, Tennessee and five brothers: Charles Irwin of Heath, Ohio and Thomas Irwin, Jr., Clifford Irwin, Robert E. Irwin and David L. Irwin, all of Savannah, Tennessee.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers:Amos Irwin and James Leo Irwin.