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Floyd Eugene "Gene" Irvin was born on August 10, 1940, in Wheeler, Texas to Alvin W and Clara (Childers) Irvin. He passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Oklahoma City at the age of 82 years, 6 months, and 22 days. He grew up in Dumas and Pampa, Texas and graduated from Pampa High School in 1962. While in high school Gene achieved the honor of Gold Glove in boxing. Gene was united in marriage to Patsy Pletcher on December 26, 1967, in Perryton, Texas. After graduation, Gene took a job for Santa Fe Railroad as a foreman. Gene was a third-generation railroader. Gene and Patsy made their first home in Pampa, TX before moving to Cheyenne, OK in 1977 to follow his career in the railroad. In 1986, Gene, Patsy and the boys made their way north and east to Mooreland again following Gene's career in the railroad. They lived in Mooreland on the farm until his retirement from Santa Fe Railroad in 2002. After retirement Gene and Patsy made their home in Woodward, OK after turning the farm over to their son, Robert.
He loved spending time with his family, his farm animals, and his beloved dog, Tootsie. Gene enjoyed word search puzzles and having coffee with his small men's group from church. Gene was considered by his friends and family as a world class chicken farmer. And to all those that have known Gene throughout the years, know that he will always love Toots and George.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin, and Clara Irvin, three brothers, J.E., Joe, and Calvin Irvin, and one sister Betty Peeler.
He is survived by his wife Patsy Irvin of the home; one daughter Becky Allen and husband Jimmy of Crawford, Oklahoma; three sons: Randy Irvin, Robert Irvin and wife Sally, and Ron Irvin all of Woodward; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother Billy Irvin and wife Lori of Wichita Falls, TX; one brother-in-law, Leon Peeler of Pampa, TX and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2023, at Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church with Reverend Jason Dirks officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Billings Funeral Home.
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