John F. Irvin, 90, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at Russell County Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1934 in Russell County, a son of the late Ettie Robertson Irvin and Estel Irvin.
He was a veteran of the United States Army, a carpenter and member of Coffey Friendship Church. John was an avid golfer, a 4-time state horseshoe pitching champion, and was inducted into the Kentucky State Horseshoe Pitching Hall of Fame in August of 2024.
SURVIVORS:
4 daughters: Vickie Redmon (Roger) of Russell Springs, KY, Belinda Rice (Billy) of Columbia, KY, Lisa Hadley (Steve) of Russell Springs, KY and Donna Willis (Tracy) of Columbia, KY
1 son: John Franklin "Frankie" Irvin (Amy) of Russell Springs, KY
15 grandchildren & a host of great-grandchildren
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Ovalene Bernard, Mary Lou Robertson and Amanda Jane Irvin, and three brothers: Avery, Alvis and Arnet Irvin.
Funeral Service: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pmCT at Wilson Funeral Home, 391 East Steve Wariner Drive, Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Garlin Wilson and Bro. Scott Proctor officiating
Interment: New Friendship United Baptist Church Cemetery, Russell Springs, KY with military honors performed by the Russell County Honor Guard, of which he was a Charter member
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Saturday at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Roger Redmon, Tracy Willis, Steve Hadley, Jason Redmon, Jonathan Irvin and Jacob Irvin
Honorary Pallbearers: R.C. Ryan and Danny Hughes
Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
