John F. Irvin, age 90, of Russell Springs, passed away Monday, November 10 2025 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on Wednesday, December 05 1934, in Russell County to the late Estel and Ettie Robertson Irvin.
Survivors also include: four daughters: Vickie Redmon (Roger), of Russell Springs, Belinda Rice (Billy), of Columbia, Lisa Hadley (Steve) of Russell Springs, Donna Willis (Tracy), of Columbia; one son: John Franklin "Frankie" Irvin (Amy), of Russell Springs; fifteen grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, a carpenter and member of Coffey Friendship Church. He was an avid golfer, He was a four time state champion pitching horse shoes, and was inducted into the Kentucky State Horseshoe Pitching Hall of Fame in August of 2024.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Ovalene Bernard, Mary Lou Robertson and Amanda Jane Irvin and three brothers, Avery, Alvis and Arnet Irvin.
Pallbearers are Roger Redmon, Tracy Willis, Steve Hadley, Jason Redmon, Jonathan Irvin and Jacob Irvin. Honorary Pallbearers will be Special friends, R.C. Ryan and Danny Hughes. Military Honors performed by Russell County Honor Guard, of which he was a Charter Member.
Funeral services will be 1 PM Saturday, November 15 2025 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs. Visitation will be 11 AM Saturday, November 15 2025 at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs. With Bro. Garlin Wilson and Bro. Scott Proctor officiating, With burial in New Friendship United Baptist Church Cemetery, Russell Springs.
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
