Obituary of Robert Edwin Irvin

Robert Edwin Irvin, D.O., passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the age of 68. 

Service: A celebration of his life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27, 2019, River Crest Country Club, 1501 Western Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107. 

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choice.

Robert was born July 16, 1951, to Helen Rees Irvin and Wilbyrd Edwin Irvin. He graduated from Pascal High School in 1969, the University of Texas-Austin in 1973, and Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1977. Robert fulfilled his internship at Fort Worth Osteopathic Hospital.

Before opening his private practice in Postural Orthopedics in Fort Worth, he served several years on the faculties of TCOM and Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine in Tulsa. Robert was recognized for his study of Bio-Mechanical Issues and was a Diplomat of the Academy of Family Practice.

Survivors: brother, David Smiley Irvin and wife Donna; sister, Ludie Irvin Heineman and husband Dr. Laurence Heineman. Robert was a loving uncle to nieces and nephews, Grant Irvin, Amanda Irvin Petross, David Andrew Irvin, Jenny Irvin Collison, Lou Ann Heineman Bernet, Melissa Heineman O’Neill, and Meredith Heineman Van Vaals.