Bobby is survived by:
One daughter:
Bobbie Irvin of Tahlequah, Oklahoma
One son:
Michael Irvin of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
His grandchildren:
Crystal Duncan of Stilwell, Oklahoma
Christopher Duncan of Stilwell, Oklahoma
Daniel Duncan of Stilwell, Oklahoma
Tracy Duncan of Stilwell, Oklahoma
Mason Ray of Wagoner, Oklahoma
11 great-grandchildren
Two great-great-grandchildren
Numerous other loved ones and a host of friends
Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Ray and Hazel Pauline Irvin; one brother, Donald Ray Irvin; and a sister, Janetta Sue Burlew.
Bobby was a longtime resident of the area and was a retired teacher and coach. He was a devout member of South Broken Arrow Baptist Church. Bobby was a quiet, kind, and very loving man. His absence will leave a significant void in the lives of all who knew him. Bobby loved watching college sports, especially OU and he attended the Broken Arrow Senior Activities Center. He valued time spent with family and friends. Bobby will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.
Bobby’s funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau, Oklahoma with Pastor Kelly Chronister officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery under the care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: His Family
The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel in Poteau, Oklahoma.
To view Bobby’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com
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