PORTSMOUTH- John Edwin Irwin, 62, went to be with his Heavenly Father on June 30, 2020. He was born in Portsmouth to the late Owen and Dorothy Parker Irwin.

John was a loving husband, father, brother, and son. He graduated from Portsmouth Catholic High School in 1976 and excelled in many sports. For many years, he worked in his family's pharmacy. Later, John devoted much of his time to Christian ministries.

John had a servant's heart and lived his testimony. He enjoyed unloading, bagging, and delivering food for several food pantries, helping and visiting the sick, mowing yards for those in need, and sacrificing countless hours to serve others.

John is survived by his wife, Trish; two children, John M. Irwin and Rebecca L. Walton (Mat); his brother Owen Irwin (Connie); and one grandson.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, at Living Waters Christian Fellowship, 2700 Gum Rd., Chesapeake. Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 at the church. A reception will follow, with burial at Olive Branch Cemetery in Portsmouth afterwards. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Living Waters Christian Fellowship. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.