James Eugene Irby

James, "Rinky Dink" or "Dinker" as he was known by most was a very humble, hard - working man who would always help people out that needed it. He was a Christian by faith and Baptized as Pentecostal at The Payne Springs Church. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and he was a good gardener. "Dinker" was always just a phone call away from helping anyone. He had a heart as big as the sky.

James was preceded in death by: his parents; his sisters: Cathy Southard and Rebecca Thomas; Grandma Lola Juanita Irby.

He is survived by: His Wife Sara Irby of Combine; his sons: Rusty Irby and spouse Cindy of Crandall; Anthony Irby and spouse Christi of Combine; granddaughter; Haley Irby of Combine; grandsons: Coleman Irby of Canton; James and Jaxson Loper of Seagoville; Robert Faulkner; Kevin Smith of Kaufman; granddaughters: Starla Whiteley and Allie Whiteley of Scurry; Destiny Loper and Faith Loper of Seagoville; sister Diane Henderson of Kaufman; brother Randy Irby and spouse Kathy of Mabank; brother Paul Irby of Kaufman; sister Linda Arterburn and spouse David of Aley; other loving family members and many more friends.