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August 21, 1934 - November 14, 2011
Thomas “Tommy” Irwin, 77, of Soddy-Daisy passed away November 14, 2011, at a local healthcare facility. He retired from Dupont in electronics after 37 years. He was a member of Soddy United Methodist Church, and of Soddy Masonic Lodge #418 F&AM and the Scottish Rites. He graduated from Soddy Daisy High School Class of 1952 where he played football, baseball, basketball, and also played in the band during halftime. He was a loyal Tennessee Vol fan.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Myrtle Caldwell and niece, Debbie Irwin Taylor, mother and father-in-laws, George and Dorothy Teague.
He is survived by his wife, Jimmie Teague Irwin of Soddy Daisy; son, Dr. Chip (Dawn) Irwin of Rapid City, Illinois; daughters, Karen (Jeff) Ward of Soddy Daisy, and Katherine (Kerry) Welker of Loveland, Ohio; brother, George Irwin of Red Bank; brother in laws, John (Judy) Teague, and Paul (Suzanne) Parrot; 9 nieces and nephews; 8 grandchildren, Katie (Derick) Urton, Megan Ward, Joseph Welker, Andy Ward, Blake Irwin, Taylor Irwin, Alex Welker, and Max Welker.
The funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Soddy United Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Scoggins officiating. Mr. Irwin will lie in state one hour prior to the service (1:00-2:00) at the church. Interment will follow the service in Hamilton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00 -9:00 PM Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Irwin’s memory to Soddy United Methodist Church, 255 Depot Street, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.williamsonandsons.com. Arrangements are by Williamson and Sons Funeral Home, 8852 Dayton Pike, Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379.
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1934 - 2011 (77 years)
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