Rev. Jerry Irvin
October 9, 1938 ~ July 18, 2022
Rev. Gerald “Jerry” Irvin, 83, of Hughes Springs, passed away Monday July 18, 2022 surrounded by his family. Rev. Irvin was born to Vance and Eulala Irvin in Hughes Springs. He retired this year from the Jenkins United Methodist Church in Daingerfield. He was an aviator, he flew and owned his own plane. He was an avid animal lover.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons: Reginald Myers Irvin, and Robert Preston Merrill; two daughters: Sharon Maurine Taylor, and Regina Lee Parks.
Rev. Irvin is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cynthia Irvin of Hughes Springs; three daughters: Pamela Pettingill of Daingerfield, Melonie Johnston of Texarkana, and Lisa Irvin of Atlanta; one son and daughter-in-law, Clay and Debbie Irvin of Gilmer; beloved fur babies, Brutus and Honey; thirteen grandchildren; twenty seven great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the Jenkins United Methodist Church, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs, with the Rev. Doug Smith officiating.
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I didn't know Jerry very well but did hear him preach a few times. My mother Peggy Maxey was a member of Jenkins United Methodist and she thought so much of him. His church will really miss him. Prayers for Cindy and his family.
It was a joy to know and serve with Jerry. Serving communion with him the annual conference we were ordained was meaningful.
Dear Family,
It was my pleasure to work with Jerry and Cynthia through the process of becoming members of the Central Texas Conference, being appointed to First United Methodist Church of Hubbard and Mt. Calm United Methodist Church and serve with them in the Waco District. My prayers for all the family.
Rev. J. Allen Goss, Waco District Superintendent 1998-2003
Rev Jerry Irvin performed the marriage between his granddaughter Hannah and my son Ben. That is, I believe the first time I met Jerry. I had the impression that he was a very kind individual and fairly soft spoken. His son Clay spoke of some of the most beautiful prayers he had heard while his dad was in the hospital a couple of months ago. I would like to say Thank you to the family for allowing Jerry to continue God’s work on his journey later in life.