Kenneth Franklin Irvin Jr.

Kenneth Franklin Irvin Jr. passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018 at a local hospital after a long illness.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 7, 2018 at St. Boniface Catholic Church.  Visitation with the family present will be Thursday from 4-6 P.M. with a Prayer Service at 6:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

He was born in Sioux City, IA on December 19^th, 1946 to Kathryn Daniels Irvin and Kenneth Franklin Irvin Sr. Kenneth lovingly known as “Butch”, was raised in Sioux City, graduating from Central High School in 1966 where he excelled in Football and Track. Upon graduating, Kenneth attended college in Fort Dodge IA were he continued to participate in athletics.

After college, Kenneth returned to Sioux City where he worked, raised two daughters (Jana and Krystal),and was a participant in several community activities including the Black Home Coming, recreational softball league and was an active Parishioner at St. Boniface Catholic Church.

Kenneth worked at the United Parcel Service or over 30 years and retired 5 years ago to spend time with family friends. Kenneth’s passions were his faith, family, his secret recipe barbequed ribs and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Kenneth is survived by his two daughters, Jana Kathra Irvin of Omaha, NB, and Krystal Francis Irvin of Sioux City, IA; three grandchildren Radon, Katrina and Daydrian of Sioux City; three sisters, Kathryn (Kenneth) Armstrong of Meriden, CT, Kimberly (Wagner) Irvin of Colorado Springs, CO and Karen Ethel Irvin of Sioux City, IA; a maternal aunt, Gladys of Dallas, TX and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.