Kenneth "Kenny" Irvin, 60, of Evansville, went home to be with his Lord at 7:54 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Deaconess Hospital. He was born August 16, 1949, the son of the late William Bradley Irvin and Bertha Howard Irvin.

He had worked for GMAC in Detroit, Mich., for many years.

He was a 1968 graduate of Bosse High School where he played basketball and ran track. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church in Evansville. He was preceded in death by (2) sisters, Pamela Johnson and Patricia Merriwether.

He leaves to cherish fond memories a loving mother, Bertha Irvin; one daughter, Kenesha Gray; three sisters, Janice Irvin, Brenda Johnson (Clark), Sonia Irvin Smith (Roosevelt); two grandchildren, Kaniya and Kameron Watts; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins.

His celebration of life will be held at noon Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the Cleaves Memorial C.M.E., 650 Line St., with Rev. Fred Moore the eulogist and Rev. James Buford the officiating minister. Visitation will be 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Mason Brothers, 1001 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, Ind. Burial will be in the Veteran Section of Oak Hill Cemetery with full Military Rites. Final Care and arrangements are by Mason Brothers Memorial Chapel.

June 09, 2010
To the Family, may God keep you & bless you all & my heart goes out to you during this sorrowful time. Mr. Irvin (my fellow veteran) is with the Lord now, may he rest in peace.
Sylvia King, Evansville, Indiana

June 09, 2010
sorry for your loss. May the lord help you through these times.
C T Brown

June 09, 2010
To my Blessed Auntie Bertha, Brenda, Sonia, Janice & FAMILY.....words cannot express my deepest sympathy in the passing of my beloved 1st cousin. Who to me will always be "THE GENTLE GIANT!" We all loved him very much.....but God loved him more! He's with the Lord Jesus now, no longer to suffer on this side of the veil of tears! Jesus said, "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted!" Big Kenny: I will see you in the morning! All my love to MY FAMILY!
Jacquese Irvin, Indianapolis, Indiana

June 09, 2010
To the Family, I would like to extend my prayers out to you. The lord has called him home. My you have the power to move forward. My best wishes
Paulette Clark, Forest Park, Georgia

June 09, 2010
To Aunt Bertha and cousins Brenda, Sonya and Janice, my husband (Reuben) and I would like to send our prayers and thoughts of love in the home-going of Kenny. My handsome cousin with the tender heart of an innocent child will be remembered with much love. We don't say a farewell to Kenny, but, we'll see you later. God bless you and keep you in your time of sorrow and loss. We love you Kenneth but God loved you more. Sweet rest until we see you again.
Debra Johnson-Hudson, Cincinnati, Ohio

June 09, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sherri Ricketts, Evansville, Indiana

June 09, 2010
I am very sorry for your loss. I attended school with Kenneth at Stanley Hall and Bosse. In fact, I have a second grade class picture and I believe he is in it. Mrs. Rommel was our teacher. Again, my prayers are with you.
Sally Dwyer, Memphis, Tennessee

June 10, 2010
you will be miss and I love you the lord is coming and get us all his is a lovely man and good one ms hazelwood iam going to miss you my buddy.
Tina Hazelwood, Evansville, Indiana

June 10, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the family and I'll keep you in my prayers.
I remember Kenny as being an always upbeat person with a big heart that would do whatever he could to help someone.
I best remember the time when I needed some automotive work done and I couldn't get a reasonable and timely repair or price anywhere. I told Kenny my problem...long story short...problem solved. He took care of it. That's the kind of person Kenny was.
Even though it's been a few years since I last saw him, I'll definitely miss him.
Millard Tyrone Sprinkles, Fishers, Indiana

June 10, 2010
ys but we know "Sorrow lasts but a night, and Joy comes in the Morning." This we so know. May God Bless this wonderful family.
James Granger, Evansville, Indiana

June 10, 2010
Kenny was a humble person with a big heart! He was a true example of LOVE!
My prayers are with you all and for you!
B. Denise Johnson, South Bend, Indiana

June 10, 2010
Kenny was a humble person with a big heart! He was a true example of LOVE!
My prayers are with you all and for you!