Robert Morris Irby

Robert Morris Irby; “Bob”, 86, of Lake Wales, FL went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus on April 18, 2022, with his loved ones by his side.

He was born in Meridian, Mississippi on January 22, 1936, to the late Claude James Sr. and Mary McCharen Irby.

Bob is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 61 years, Iva Ann Causey Irby; three daughters and one son, Bobbie Annette Irby, of Winston-Salem, NC, Patrick Wayne Irby and wife, Patricia of Winston-Salem, NC; Denise McCharen Irby, of Norfolk, VA; and Amie Irby Green and husband Lawrence Green, of Swansboro, NC; one brother, Claude James Irby, Jr.; Grandchildren, Jeanette Lyn Sykes, Candace Brooke Irby, Christopher Wayne Irby, Christopher Ryan Jutze, Rachel Denise Irby, Brandi Nichole Jutze, Coty Alan Jutze and Ella McCharen Green; 18 Great Grandchildren, and Philip Weikert, a dear family friend, who has been a pillar of strength and support to our family.

Bob was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He shared his passion for golf with everyone who knew him.  As we rejoice in the knowledge that he is in heaven, we are deeply saddened by his passing.  He will truly be missed by all who knew him, and in our hearts forever.

The Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at 2:00 pm at Lake Wales Lutheran Church, 640 South Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853.

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Marion Nelson Funeral Home – Marion Nelson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the Irby family.

“Keep it in the fairway”