Jackie Lee “Jack” Irwin passed away on February 17, 2026, in Hot Springs Arkansas. He was born July 12, 1935, to William C. and Mary Stevenson Irwin. One of Jack’s greatest pleasures in life was feeding people from Martin’s Recreation Center to those residing in the local jails to members and guests of First Baptist Church of Hot Springs.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Dalene, and brothers Johnnie Joe, William R Buzz, Sam, and Charles Ray “Chod” Irwin.

Survivors include his daughter, Dawn (David) Irwin -Tharrett; four sons; brother, William C Irwin JR. two sisters Mary Sue Lane, and Lucy Cavnor; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Special grandchildren are Alexa Hall, and Adam and Ben Tharrett.

A Celebration of Jack’s life will be at 1:00 pm February 26, 2026, at Atkinson Funeral Home Chapel. In leu of flowers please make donations to the Fountain Lake Alumni Scholarship fund at 

https://www.arcf.org/give-online/?fund=Fountain+Lake+Alumni+Association