Calvin Ray Irvin

July 3, 1939 - January 16, 2018

Calvin Ray, son of Clara Annie (Childress) and William Alvin Irvin was born in Skellytown, Texas on July 3, 1939. He passed away at his home in Cherokee, Oklahoma on January 16, 2018 at the age of 78 years, 6 months and 13 days. He attended Pampa Texas school system graduating with the class of 1957. Calvin Ray was united in marriage to Katricia (Cookie) Ann Salsman on November 23, 1963 in Wheeler Texas. To this union three children were born, Tinna Lynn, Sherri Lee and William Alvin. Calvin work for AT&SF Railroad for 14 years. They moved to Cherokee where he worked for Rick Caruthers Construction for 40 years and for the Alfalfa County as a heavy equipment operator. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister. Calvin is survived by his wife of 54 years Katricia (Cookie) of the home, Two daughters, Tinna Lynn, and husband Terry Osland. Sherri Lee, and husband Jeff Nieman. A son William Alvin, and wife Donna. Seven grandchildren Karri and Michael Green, Dustin and Jennifer Walker, Christina Walker, Delane Osland, Alex Osland, Cody and Charlie Dawn Nieman, Shantel and James Kaminskas, Delana and Clifton Hansel, and Levi and Courtney McHenry. Also, twelve great grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister, Joe Irvin, Eugene Irvin, Billy Irvin, and Betty Peeler. A very close friend Donna Cox. and other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made out to: Hospice Circle of Love through Wharton Funeral Chapel LLC.