Gene and Thelma were married in Tipton, Indiana on October 28, 1943. They had 3 children: Tammy J Irvin, Susan K Irvin Tooley, and David E Irvin. Both Gene and Thelma are from Howard County pioneer families. Gene was a descendant of Judge Thomas A Long, one of Howard County's first associate judges, locksmiths and gunsmiths. Thelma is a descendant of Isaac Jessiop, one of the first farmers from eastern Howard County.
Gene served in the Army Air Force, stationed in the Aleutian Islands during WWII. He was a self-employed contractor in the Kokomo area. He enjoyed the outdoors and liked nothing better than to be outside. Thelma worked at Delco Radio and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Kokomo Art Association and Sculptors Guild.
Gene T. Irvin 31 August 1921 - 21 November 2000
Thelma J (Currens) Irvin 26 July 1923 - 26 April 1998
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