Walter Gilbert Irvin

Walter Gilbert Irvin was born February 10, 1918 in Hardin County, Tennessee the son of the late Dan and Ida Franks Irvin.During his life Mr. Irvin had worked as a painter, farmer, logger, and for TVA when they were building the Pickwick Dam. Other past employers were Brown Shoe Co. and Parris Manufacturing. Mr. Irvin was a World War II Army Veteran. He was a member of the Hardin County Senior Citizens and he loved to fish.Mr. Irvin departed this life on May 16, 2008 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 90 Years, 3 Months, 6 Days.He is survived by a daughter, Frances Crum of Humboldt, TN; three sisters, Ruie Reynolds of Savannah, TN, Jewell White of Savannah, TN, Hazell Baugus of Crump, TN; two brothers, Jack Irvin of Mt. View, MO, L.D. Irvin of Savannah, TN; five grandchildren, Sandra Emison, Barry Crum, Mark Crum, Beverly Irvin, Gary Irvin; six great-grandchildren, Samson Stricklin, Kayla Emison, Chasity Crum, Ryan Crum, Alicia Crum, Mallory Irvin; two great-great-grandchildren, Hunter Stricklin and McKenzie Stricklin.In addition to his parents, Mr. Irvin was preceded in death by a son, Maynard Irvin.