He was born on August 24, 1941 to the late Gustuva Young and Ethel Smith. He attended public schools in Laurens County and retired from Thornwell Home of Clinton after over 44 years of service.
Irvin leaves a loving wife of 57 years Daisy Young of the home, his daughter Betty Rice of Clinton,SC two granddaughters: Clarissa (Ernesto) Hernandez of Laurens and Anita ( Owen) McDowell of Greenville, five great granddaughters, two sisters: Joanne Young and Verdell Conway, a brother Gustava Young and many other loving relatives and friends.