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Robert “Bob” Irby

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Robert “Bob” Irby

Birth
Death
8 Mar 2023 (aged 90)
Burial
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA Add to Map
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Robert "Bob" Irby, age 90, a native of Atlanta, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mernice and Mary Shelby Irby, and his brother Elwyn Irby.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Alford Irby; daughter, Anne Irby Neyland (Ron); grandchildren, Andrew (Sydnee), and Amanda. His son, John Irby (Susan); grandson, Joe (Ashton); great-grandson, James William; and nephew, Dr. James Irby (Margaret).

Bob was a graduate of George Peabody College and a senior partner at Gale, Smith & Co., Inc. He was a longtime member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church.

A gathering of family and friends for Robert will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30 pm at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. The service will be conducted by Rev. John Garner and Rev. Jason Cruise.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the Irby family.
Robert "Bob" Irby, age 90, a native of Atlanta, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 after a long illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mernice and Mary Shelby Irby, and his brother Elwyn Irby.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Alford Irby; daughter, Anne Irby Neyland (Ron); grandchildren, Andrew (Sydnee), and Amanda. His son, John Irby (Susan); grandson, Joe (Ashton); great-grandson, James William; and nephew, Dr. James Irby (Margaret).

Bob was a graduate of George Peabody College and a senior partner at Gale, Smith & Co., Inc. He was a longtime member of Belmont Heights Baptist Church.

A gathering of family and friends for Robert will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30 pm at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204. The service will be conducted by Rev. John Garner and Rev. Jason Cruise.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Woodlawn-Roesch-PattonFH.com for the Irby family.


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  • Created by: Linda Y
  • Added: Mar 9, 2023
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/250361361/robert-irby: accessed ), memorial page for Robert “Bob” Irby (26 Apr 1932–8 Mar 2023), Find a Grave Memorial ID 250361361, citing Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Linda Y (contributor 47158925).