Gretna……….Gordon Richard "Doodie" Irby, age 83 of 541 Sycamore Road, Gretna passed away peacefully Monday, March 7, 2016 at Gretna Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Irby had been in declining health for several years.
Born April 30, 1932 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Theadie Irby and Mary Thacker Irby. Mr. Irby was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Louise Doss Irby, who passed away on May 15, 2011; four brothers, Clifton Irby, Grady Irby, Harry Irby and James Irby; and three sisters, Ora Mae Farmer, Mary Giles and Hazel Irby. He was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and retired from Klopman Mills in 1998 after 45 years of service. Mr. Irby enjoyed ringing the bell at Sycamore Baptist Church on Sunday mornings; he was a handy man and enjoyed being outdoors and gardening.
He is survived by a son, Randal Keith Irby and wife, Charlotte of Gretna; two grandsons, Randal Scott Irby and wife, Beth and Ryan Keith Irby and girlfriend, Barbie; a great-grandson, Jeremiah Franklin Irby; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2016 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Gary Phillips. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests that memorial donations be made to the Danville Cancer Association, 223 Riverview Dr. Suite J, Danville, VA 24541.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.