Irvin Redmond Stiles, age 85 of Lumberton, died on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Woodhaven Nursing Facility.

Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Laura Stiles; his wife Shirley; his son, Michael; three brothers: Wayne "Lucky" Stiles, Herbert Stiles, and Warren Stiles; and two great-grandchildren, Morgan and Addison.

He is survived by one brother, Frances "Fran" Stiles of Waynesville, MO; one sister, Beverly Schellinger and her husband Leland of Cape May, NJ; one daughter, Kim Grimsley of Lumberton; three grandchildren: Josh Stiles and his wife Meghan of Myrtle Beach, SC, Brittany Read and her husband Mac of Columbia, SC, and Nick Altmeyer and his wife Jasmine of Barnegat, NJ; four great-grandchildren: Wyatt, Madison, Jackson, and Maddox; and his daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Stiles of Latta, SC.

Irvin will always be remembered as a loving man, who always put others first in his life. He especially loved spending time with his family and friends. Irvin served in the United States Army. He retired from Burlington Industries with thirty-eight years of employment where he was a supervisor. After retirement from Burlington, he was employed at True Value Hardware store in Lumberton where he worked for over fifteen years. Irvin was a lifelong member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was a Deacon, choir member and Sunday School teacher. In his spare time, Irvin enjoyed being outdoors. He loved gardening, hunting, and tending his blackberries. Though everyone is heart-broken by his passing, the family takes great comfort in knowing that Irvin has been reunited with his beloved wife Shirley.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 17th, at 11:00 AM at Antioch Baptist Church, located at 5089 Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton. Irvin will be laid to rest at Floyd Memory Gardens at 3720 Old Whiteville Road in Lumberton. The family will receive friends immediately following the burial.