Charles Farrell Irvin

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Funeral services for Charles Farrell Irvin, 76, of Demorest, were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Dr. Brian James and Mr. Todd Wiley officiating. Interment followed in the Habersham Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Rice officiating at the graveside. Masonic rites were provided by the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge No. 141 F & A.M.

Mr. Irvin went home to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.

  Born Dec. 27, 1943, in Clarkesville, he was a son of the late Emory Pinkney and Ollie Mae Gunn Irvin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Trevor Goodson; brothers, James Bo Irvin, Bobby Irvin, Maxie Irvin, and Jerry Irvin.

Charles worked for the Department of Pardon & Parole Board and retired with many years of dedicated service. He enjoyed spending precious time with his family, especially his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Charles was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed flower gardening, landscaping his yard, keeping up with his fishpond, and morning outings with his friends at the Breakfast Club at the Stew & Que Restaurant in Baldwin. He was a member of the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge No. 141 F& A.M. for over 48 years. Charles was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church where he was active part of the Good News Sunday School Class.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Dolores Wiley Irvin of Demorest; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Randy Goodson; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Carol Irvin all of Alto; grandchildren, Tanner and Brittany Goodson, and their daughter, Eloise of Suwanee, Nathan and Kellie Shewbert, and their son, Bryson of Cleveland,  Tyler and Whittney Goodson and their sons, Asher and Thatcher of Alto, and Taylor Goodson of Commerce; sister and brother-in-law, Marviene and George Dean of Clarkesville; brother, Tommy Irvin of Clarkesville; sister-in-law, Edith Irvin of Cornelia; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Todd and kay Wiley of Cleveland; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

An online guest registry is available at HillsideMemorialChapel.com

  Arrangements were in the care of Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville.