Howard Eugene Irby

Franklin, NC - Howard Eugene Irby, age 85, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2008. He was the son of the late Everett and Amy Irby. He was a native of Mantoon, IL and was a Union painter for fifty years. He was a member of Snow Hill Methodist Church.

He is survived by his daughter, Terry Turnbull of Cambridge, England and two sons David Irby of Hammond, Indiana and Paul Hampton of Michigan. One sister, Louise Smiddy of Stiger, IL and one brother Everette William Irby, Jr. of Hammond, IN.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ron Odom officiating.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.