John William Irwin, age 76, passed away on Tuesday January 6, 2015 in Jacksonville. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday January 12, 2015 in Jacksonville National Cemetery, with Dr. Medford "Keith" Foskey officiating and military honors to be rendered by the U.S. Navy. The family will receive friends for visitation from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday January 11, 2015 in George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Blvd., S. Mr. Irwin was born in Pensacola, FL on November 8, 1938 to Reginald H. & Mary E. Irwin. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1958 through 1961. Mr. Irwin was a Jacksonville resident for over 45 years, he was a Mason and he enjoyed fishing, traveling with his wife to the Florida Keys & to Florida Gator games and spending time with his family. Mr. Irwin was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ragen Irwin, who will also be laid to rest with her husband on Monday. He is survived by his daughter, Leona Lynn Hill and by his granddaughter, Brittany Lynn Mays..VisitationSunday, January 11, 201502:00 PM - 04:00 PM George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216GravesideMonday, January 12, 201511:30 AM Jacksonville National Cemetery4083 Lannie RoadJacksonville, FL 322184140 University Blvd S Jacksonville, FL 32216 f: 904-739-81594747 Main St N Jacksonville, FL 32206 f: 904-353-0763