Departed this life July 29, 2010, Irvin E. Meredith of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Frances Meredith and his sister, Delores Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Edna M. Meredith, four daughters, Letha, Mitzi, Stacey, and Twilah; five sons, Joseph, Irvin, David, Luther, and Peter; fifteen grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren; three sisters, Evelyn, Helen, and Marion; four brothers, Willie, Warren, Jesse, and James; two sisters-in-law, Denise and Celia; two brothers-in-law Earl and Clayton; a host of nieces, nephews and other family, among them a devoted step-daughter Felicia, and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home 2011 Grayland Ave., where funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11:00 A.M. Rev. James Smith officiating. Interment Private. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 10:45 A.M. Monday.