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Roy L. Irwin

WARREN — Roy L. “Weadie” Irwin, 79, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

Roy was born July 17, 1937, in Mt. Pleasant, Tenn., to Raymond and Vestie Adams Irwin. He graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1956.

Roy proudly served his country in the Navy for four active duty years before spending over 30 years in the Naval Reserves. He spent his working career at Republic Steel, retiring in 2000.

He was an avid part of the Parachute Club and has over 2,000 jumps completed. He also loved animals and was known for taking in many creatures in need of a home.

He is survived by his children, Mitzi (Anthony) Sabella, Eric (Linda) Irwin, Joseph (Michelle) Irwin and Autumn (Christopher) Newsome; his grandchildren Elizabeth and Alex Sabella and Connor and Crystal Irwin; his ex-wife, Patricia Irwin; and his siblings, Mary Frances (Donald) Dittman, Thomas Irwin and Russell (Nancy) Irwin; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Margaret Mullins; and his nephew, Russell Irwin.

Calling hours will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, at Lane Funeral Homes, 180 Garfield Drive NE, Warren, where a memorial service will immediately follow at 7 p.m.

Please visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to leave condolences for the family.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be sent to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County, 812 Youngstown Kingsville Road SE, Vienna, OH 44473.

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