David M. Irby, Sr.

On Sunday, November 4, 2007, David M. Irby, Sr. was called to his Savior's side. Born in Tyler, Texas on August 25, 1952, David entered eternity from his home in Bullard, Texas.

He attended Robert E. Lee High School and entered the United States Air Force, later becoming an entrepreneur. During his career, David owned several businesses, including East Texas Fence Company and most recently Tract Research and Acquisition Company of Texas, Incorporated (TRACT, Inc.).

Far surpassing these achievements, David was a cherished husband, father and son. He was adored by many and touched more lives than can be counted. He lived his life by Romans 13:8 "Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law." In his tireless pursuit of this mission, David was an active participant in the ministries of Grace Fellowship Church of Flint, Texas. Here he led Sunday School, Children's Church and a single's Bible study group, which was particularly dear to his heart.

As part of his legacy of love, David is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years, Mary Irby; his three children, Lori Sellers and Julie, Tony Sellers and wife, Amy, and David Irby, Jr. and wife, Sandy; parents, Margaret and Aubrey Irby, Sr.; brother, Earl Irby and wife, Kay Lynn; sister, Cindy Dunlop and husband, Jim; and granddaughters, Jessica Hammon and Kathryn Sellers.

Services will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 at 1:00 PM at Grace Fellowship Church, 18802 FM 2493, Flint with Rev. Robert Burkett and Rev. Steve Comer officiating. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cruse, Ray Hodge, Rob Love, David Ross, Hub Parrott, Cameron Cook, David Wooddell, and Chris Sparks. Honorary pallbearers will be the Single Adult Class of Grace Fellowship Church.

Services under the direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, Tyler, Texas 75703. For more information or to express condolences, visit www.stewartfamilyfuneral. com.