Mr. Patrick Lee "Pat" Irvin

It is with deep sorrow that the Irvin family announces the death of Mr. Patrick Lee "Pat" Irvin, 76. Mr. Irvin, the widower of Sandra Carson Irvin, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The Directors of Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home & Crematory are caring for the family. A graveside funeral service to honor his life will be held at 11 o'clock on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Magnolia Cemetery, with The Rev. Jeremy Neal, The Rev. Christian Neal, and The Rev. Tony Adams officiating. The United States Air Force will render Military Honors. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In addition to flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to the Darlington County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1655, Hartsville, SC 29551. Mr. Irvin was born in Hartsville, SC, on February 29, 1948. He was the son of the late Robert Ryland Irvin, Sr., and the late Mary Elizabeth Fink Irvin. Pat Irvin was a kind-hearted, good man who loved his country, his wife, his family, and his friends. Pat was willing to help anyone if he could. He served his country in the United States Air Force and was very honored for that service. He was a patriotic man and reflected on his past Air Force service often. He loved Red Fox football and often talked about his days playing football for Hartsville High School. Pat earned a Bachelor of Science from Frances Marion University. He worked a full career and retired from the SC Dept. of Social Service Food Stamp Division. Pat was a loyal member and supporter of Wesley United Methodist Church and was a loyal-loving husband to his wife, Sandy. Pat had no children of his own but took on the role of a surrogate father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to the Neal family when he and Sandy moved next door. Pat and Sandy were not just neighbors with the Neal’s but became family. His yard was the ball field for all the kids in the neighborhood, and he loved them all. He and Sandy would sit and watch them play and would take care of them as if they were their own children. He is survived by his loving brothers, Patrick Hamilton “Hank” Irvin (Brenda) of Jefferson, SC, Sean Irvin of Hartsville, SC; nieces and nephews, Shannon Irvin Overstreet, Michael Irvin, Parma Irvin, Will Irvin, Beth Irvin Roosz, Matt Irvin, and Drew Irvin. In addition to his parents and his wife, Sandra, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Ryland Irvin, Jr., and nephew, Jonathan Edward Irvin. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation for the loving care given by the staff at Bethea Nursing Home during Pat's stay there. They lovingly called him "Uncle Pat."

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Mr. Patrick Lee "Pat" Irvin

February 29, 1948 - May 8, 2024