Eric N. Irby

HOPES AND DREAMS Life without dreams is Like a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Life without hope is Like a wilted flower Without the promise of A gently falling rain. ~Eric Irby Eric Nicholas Irby was born May 28, 1987 and left this world on May 4, 2011. He left behind his mother, Tina Morgan Nappier, his step-father, Shon Nappier, his father Bobby Farrell Irby, his step-mother, Oly Irby and 5 siblings, Brandon Heath Irby, Mimi Irby, Sussan Irby, Lyndsey Irby and Dylan Irby. He left us at a young age and all our hopes for his future will come to naught, but he is at peace now and suffers no more. We all felt his love and he is greatly missed. We will carry him in our hearts until we take our last breaths. The world is a lesser place without his kindness and empathy towards others. He had a unique personality that could make us smile even if we did not want to. We will miss his smiles and his goofiness. ""My sweet memories of you make me smile even as my heart breaks!"" Mom ""To know love, sometimes we have to accept pain. The pain will leave, but my love for you will endure forever my son."" Dad There are others that need hope and help, so please, if you would like to help others as Eric did, go to www.stjudes.org/thanksandgiving to make a donation in memory of our son. Eric has already given his gifts to others so that they may have life. Please share your memories of Eric and condolences with his family by selecting the ""Sign Guestbook"" link.