James Irvin Obituary "Deadhead" James Oliver Irvin, 67, of Dallas Center, Iowa, formerly of Keokuk, Iowa, died Friday, August 13, 2010, in Peru, Indiana. Deadhead was born October 20, 1943, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, to Robert H. Irvin and Alberta L. (Azinger) Irvin. He attended Keokuk Community College. He served in the United States Army. He lived in the Keokuk/Montrose area most of his life, but in recent years had spent winters in Wilton Arizona, and summers in Dallas Center, Iowa. He worked most of his life until retirement as an over-the-road truck driver. Upon retiring, he did odd jobs in trucking/hauling and helping friends with farming and enjoying life. Deadhead was an avid racing fan. He loved NASCAR. He enjoyed watching racing in Newton, Knoxville, Boone, Stuart, Adel, and pretty much all over the United States. If there was a race, he would be there to see it. Deadhead is survived by two brothers, Bob (Doris) Irvin of Keokuk and David (Marcia) Irvin of Kirksville, Missouri; nieces and nephews, Kim (Cheryl) Irvin of Montrose, Iowa, Ellen (Doug) Weiss of Dallas Center, Iowa, Jill (Bob) Gull of Keokuk, Susan (Scott) Spencer of Irvine, Texas; Tammy Irvin and Matthew Irvin of the Chicago area; great nieces and nephews including, Eric (Jennifer) Irvin, Megan Irvin and Hannah Weiss. He was preceded in death by his parents. Deadhead had a multitude of cherished and dear friends from all over the United States; from Keokuk and Dallas Center, Iowa, Peru, Indiana, Yuma, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. He never met a stranger and was always ready to pull up a chair, have a cold one and have a chat. Funeral Service were Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at DeJong's Funeral Home in Keokuk with Pastor Rodney Underwood officiating. Burial with full military rites followed at Sandusky Cemetery, north of Keokuk, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Legion Post #41 of Keokuk, to Keokuk Humane Society, or to Sandusky Cemetery.