Jan. 28, 1931 – Feb. 15, 2012

SPRING, Texas — Graveside services for Earl Lee Irving Sr., 81, of Spring, Texas, who died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2012, in Spring, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Natchez National Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home in Houston, Texas.

Mr. Irving was born Jan. 28, 1931, in Natchez, the son of Davie and Aniece Irving. He was a resident of Natchez and New Orleans for a number of years before relocating to Spring a few years ago.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two siblings, Robert Earl Irving and Irma Harris.

Survivors include his wife, Antonia; four children, Earl Lee Irving Jr., Annese Irving, Kelly Ann Irving and Michelle Kelly Banks; one devoted sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy Prater and her husband, David; one son-in-law; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Thank you to McCoy and Harrison Funeral Home of Houston, employees of Michael E. DeBakery Veterans Administration Medical Center in Houston and a number of family members and friends.