James Irwin

James A. Irwin, 87, of Twin Oaks, Missouri died Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home. He was born April 30, 1937 in Perkins, Missouri to Walter G.and Dora Haney Irwin. He and Thelma Owen were married in 1959. He attended school in Perkins and Bell City, graduating from high school in 1955. He worked in Saint Louis for two years before moving to Cape Girardeau to work for Adams Dairy. He was a self employed distributor for Adams Dairy for six years, before becoming a contractor for the United States Postal Service, retiring in 2004. He was awarded the Eagle Spirit Award for Excellence by the National Mail Transportation Purchasing. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #1111. He delivered Meals on Wheels until his failing health. He loved all the family gatherings, especially the Thanksgiving cookout. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Irwin of Twin Oaks, Missouri; two sons, Russell (Cindy) Irwin of Wentzville, Missouri and Dan (Deb) Irwin of Overland Park, Kansas; two daughters, Tamara (Mark) Schroeder of Niceville, Florida and Carmen (Larry) Newell of St. Louis, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, CJ (Mandy) Irwin, Dylan (Megan) Schroeder, Allie (Zack) Jarrett, Kelsey (Austin) Starkweather, Georgie (Logan) Smith, Abigail Newell, Hannah Schroeder, Jake (Kendall) Irwin, Hayden Irwin, Dane Irwin; six great-grandchildren, Jackson, Ruby, Ollie, Lincoln, Hazel, Leo; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Tommy Irwin, Haney Irwin, Charlie Irwin, Giles "Doc" Irwin, Cliff Irwin, Richard Irwin, and infant brother, Vester Irwin; and four sisters, Oleta "Sis" Kight, Dorothy Caldwell, Alice Irwin and infant sister, Ruth Irwin. Visitation will be 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Monday, March 31, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Cape Girardeau, with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 10:45 am.. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 am Monday, March 31, 2025 at the church with the Rev. Rick Jones officiating. Entombment will be at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church or Congregation of the Mission the Vincentians. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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James Irwin

April 30, 1937 - March 25, 2025