Bobby Joe Irvin of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (formerly of Poteau, Oklahoma) was born August 7, 1939, in Poteau, Oklahoma to Willie Ray and Hazel Pauline (Crenshaw) Irvin and passed away on November 22, 2025, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 86.

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 the 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.