Thomas "Buddy" Wayne Irwin

Thomas "Buddy" Irwin, 74, formerly of Paragould, was born June 22, 1937 in Lake City, Arkansas to Ollie and Opal Irwin. He was called to heaven on, December 9, 2011, at St Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Buddy was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Dearin, his parents, three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lillie Irwin, of the home; daughters: Janet (Tom) Newman of Leachville, Lisa (Scott) Throgmartin of Jonesboro; grandsons: Tommy (Julie) Newman, Chris (Stephanie) Newman, all of Paragould; granddaughters: Ashley Throgmartin, Amber Throgmartin, both of Jonesboro, Mandy (Derrick) Cox, of Paragould; great grandchildren: Trey Newman, Taylor Newman, Ashten Newman, Noah Newman, Kagen Newman, Ian Cox, Jordan Newman and Van Cox; sister: Bonnie Yow; brother: DeWayne (Mussels) Irwin, of Paragould and a host of other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, at Heath Funeral Home. His life will be celebrated at Heath Colonial Chapel, 10:00 AM, Monday, with Rev. Carter Grindstaff officiating. Interment will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park in Jonesboro. To sign online guestbook, go to www.heathfuneralhome.com.