Oliver W. Irwin

Marion- Oliver W. Irwin, 87, of Marion, died at 2:25 AM, Saturday, July 24, 2004 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Oliver was born on June 24, 1917 in Spillertown to Harry & Myrtle (Rex) Irwin. He married Esther Watson on February 22, 1942 in Jackson, MO. She preceded him in death on September 16, 1995. Mr. Irwin was retired from Irwin Typewriter. He was a member of Marion First Baptist Church and a veteran of WWII. SURVIVORS: Daughter & son in law- Frank & Karen Belcher- Marion Daughter & son in law- Sally & David Ball- Benton Daughter- Julie Irwin- Redwood City, CA Four Grandchildren: Susan & Paul Graham- Columbia, SC Jeff & Amy Hill- Carbondale Jason Hill- Murphysboro Alexander Zarnegar- Murphysboro Two Great Grandchildren: Miles Hill Madison Graham Brother in law- Bud Helm- Marion Several nieces & nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter; Susan Irwin, one sister; Virginia Boyer. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Dr. Joey Brent will officiate. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Marion. Military rites will be provided by the Marion VFW & American Legion Post #1301. Visitation will be from 12 Noon until time of service Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Marion First Baptist Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.