Rick Irvin

Rick grew up in Bagdad, AZ. He joined the US Navy and served his country honorably. He was appointed to the Presidential Ceremonial Honor Guard serving Presidents; Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush.

Rick was a loving husband, father and friend. He loved being outdoors and hosted many BBQ’s and family gatherings, always giving ‘Snoopy Kisses’. He was an avid sports enthusiast with a special affinity for playing softball. He was strong in his love of God and his Christian faith. He worked as an electrician and was a member of IBEW Local 861. He will be remembered with love and kindness by everyone who was blessed enough to know him.

He was preceded in death by grandparents; Florence and Van Irvin, Lucille and Leonard Wiggins, mother in law; Nell Duhon, and nephews; Hesston Brock and Joshua Irvin.

Rick is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Duhon Irvin; daughters, Kristi Thompson and her companion, Billy of Westlake, LA, Misti Thompson and wife LeAnn of Kinder, LA, Melissa Ward and husband, Charles of Westlake, LA; sons, Ricky Irvin and his companion, Dayvette of Sulphur, LA, Corey Allemand and his companion, Jackie of Westlake, LA; daughter, Taylor Irvin of the United Kingdom; grandchildren, Brayden, Saige, Zaylen, Samuel, Zamar and Alaya; parents, Larry and Jody Irvin of Elko, NV, sister, Kelly Lopez and husband, Raul of Elko, NV; brother, Michael Irvin and wife, Christy of Elko, NV; Father in law, Harlan Duhon of Westlake, LA, sister-in-law’s, Nicki Duhon of Westlake, LA, Wendee Duhon and wife, Victoria of Eastvale, CA; brother-in-law, Dewey Duhon and wife, Dianna of Lake Charles, LA; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Hixson Funeral Home of Westlake from 5pm-8pm and will resume on Wednesday from 5pm-9pm and 8:30am-10am on Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10am on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Burial to follow at Butter Cemetery in Forest Hill, LA. The family would like to offer a special thank you to hospice nurses; Lindsay and Monique for their compassionate care of Rick.Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.