Those left to cherish his precious memories are: son Eric Irvin, daughter Evangeline "Gail" Atchison;  adopted daughter Patricia Kimbrough; two brothers Kenneth Irvin and Stacy Irvin; sister Patricia Irvin;  grandchildren Christopher Irvin, Nicolette Atchison, Domonique Atchison, Amaya            Kimbrough; great-granddaughter Kaeya Atchison; family in Marlin Texas; and a host of other relatives and friends.