On Sunday, April 28, 2019, our bright and shining star departed his home to reunite with his Heavenly Father at 6:15pm from Sentara, Virginia Beach, VA. Irvin “Beauty”McCoy Lassiter was born on September 11, 1948 to the late Samuel R. Lassiter and Claytie H. Lassiter in Aulander, North Carolina. He was raised in North Carolina by his grandmother Dorothy Harris.At the age of 9 he moved to Portsmouth, VA with his parents. He was the third of five siblings. He attended S.H. Clarke Academy in Portsmouth, VA. After that, he attended I.C. Norcom High School. In his early years he worked at ABX, Atlantic Wood Industries “Creso”, and as a Custodial Worker at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. After that he
joined the International Longshoreman Association (ILA) where he retired and became an entrepreneur in the salvage business. As an entrepreneur, he enjoyed junking as a hobby working alongside James Harris “Uncle Bud” He was invited to attend a service at the United House of Prayer for All People by his late Mother in-law, Sister Ethel Skinner. He then found joy and joined United House of Prayer.
Irvin was indeed a loving and multi-talented man with a heart of gold. Irvin was very dedicated to fulfilling his purpose in the “good work” of the Lord. He was a very popular and hardworking man who never backed down from any challenge. His determination and faithful attitude inspired many, especially those he knew and loved. To know Irvin was to love Irvin. There was never a time that he did not strive to give his best to bring joy and smiles to all walks of life. Irvin loved giving back and enjoyed quality family time with a
gorgeous smile. Irvin was an amazing son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. Irvin was predeceased in death by his parents, Samuel R. Lassiter (Claytie); grandmother, Dorothy Harris; brothers, Randolph Lassiter and Alphonso Lassiter; daughter Carlice Gatling; son, James Walker, and brother in-law James Waffe.
Irvin had a very strong love for his entire family. He helped each member of his family very near and dear to his heart, especially his devoted wife Barbara. Irvin leaves to cherish in memories of 47 years to his loving wife, Barbara and they shared a blended family of 8 children: Sherman Walker, Minister Patricia Epps (Terry), Anthony Walker, all of Norfolk, VA, Rosalyn Henderson (Edward) of Boydton VA, Karen Lassiter of Fayetteville, NC, and Harriett Parham Robinson of Norfolk, VA; brother Russel Lassiter (Shirley) of NC; one uncle Lloyd Harris of PA; four aunts Mary A Harris of PA, Dorothy Harris of Newport News, VA, Dora Mae Lassiter and Janie Lassiter both of NC.,brother in-law, Vincent Skinner (Willie Mae) of Norfolk, VA; 5 sister in-laws Geraldine Lassiter, Shirley Flemming and Sue Mae Waffe of Portsmouth, VA, Charlene Hall and Deloris Tillery both of Norfolk, VA; He leaves to cherish 30 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends. He also leaves to cherish his memory, two grandchildren that he raised as his own, David “DK” Parham and Andrea “Bede” Harriette Parham andtwo Godly children Joshua and Darlene Brown.
I Love You Big Man! ~Boo
Condolences(7)-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Previous Lawrence William Nimmo
Next Kevin Deshawn Joyner
Melinda Brown says
May 2, 2019 at 10:36 amMy Condolences to the Lassiter family. Brother Lassiter will truly be missed. My God give your family comfort doing your loss.
Rita Hall says
May 3, 2019 at 4:00 pmMy sincerest condolences and prayers to the family. The loss of Bro. Lassiter will be felt by many of us.
St. Barbara Britt - Hinton says
May 3, 2019 at 8:38 pmTo the family of Bro. Irvin Lassiter, we send our sincere condolences to the family during your hours of bereavement.
Humbly submit,
St. Barbara Britt – Hinton and family
Vernetta Howell and Kathleen Perry says
May 3, 2019 at 8:15 pmOur hearts are heavy with sorrow when we heard of our loss. Bro. Lassiter will truly be missed. He always made his way to me and my mother to speak or just to ask me how she was doing. He not only spoke love but he showed love in his smile and in his deeds. Family, we are praying for your strength and fortitude during this most difficult time.
St. Ella Mae Gates - Mercer says
May 3, 2019 at 8:47 pmTo the family of Bro. Irvin Lassiter, My family and I send our deepest sympathy during your bereavement hours. Bro. Lassiter was a faithful, hard working individual in the UHOPFAH.
Gracefully yours,
St. Ella Mae Gates – Mercer and family
Bro. Michael Gates says
May 3, 2019 at 9:04 pmTo the family of Brother Irvin Lassiter, I send my sincere and deepest condolences during and after your bereavement hours. I will never forget my brother in christ. My friend & past president of the Male Usher Board – UHOPFAP – Norfolk #1.
Victoria Foreman says
May 12, 2019 at 10:59 pmI’m so sorry to hear about your loss Mrs.Barbara, this is Victoria Foreman from Walgreens. I will miss seeing the both of you together. You took such good care of him Love you to life.