Reuben Lyles Irby, Jr., 76, of Acworth, GA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Brenda Ayers Irby, brother Kenneth Irby (Doris Irby), son Mark(Joan Irby), and son Todd (Lisa Irby). He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben Lyles Irby, Sr. and Kathryn Irby. He has seven grandchildren, all of whom he adored. He was born in Sumter, SC and later moved to Marietta, GA where he graduated from Osborne High School in 1957, married Brenda in 1959 and raised their family. He retired from Lockheed in 2005. He loved family gatherings, coaching football and baseball, watching his grandsons play ball, and watching his granddaughters cheer, dance, drama productions, and singing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/wkgc/reuben-irby-memorial-fund
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