Mr. Bernard Lewis Irby, Jr. of Halifax, Virginia died Saturday, June 07, 2014 at his home. He was born on August 12, 1958 in Halifax County, Virginia and was 55 years old. He was the son of the late Virginia Hazelwood Irby and Bernard L. Irby, Sr, who survives. He was married to Darnell Pruitt Irby. He was a member of the South Boston Church of God. Mr. Bernard Irby is survived by: His Wife Darnell Pruitt Irby of Halifax His father Bernard L. Irby, Sr. and wife Toni of Randolph, VA Two sons Michael Wayne Irby and Deana of Scottsburg, VA Brian Irby and wife Erika of Bullock, NC Three grandchildren Ryan and Ava Lynn Irby Michael Lewis Irby Two Stepsons Eddie Fielder and wife Wendy of Altavista, VA Chris Fielder and friend Tonya of Hurt, VA Five step-grandchildren Two sisters Vadonna Hatcher and husband Donald of Scottsburg, VA Bonita Sadler and husband Frankie of Clover, VA One brother Randy Irby and wife Laura of Scottsburg, VA A number of nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at Powell Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev. Wayne Daniels officiating. Burial will follow at Halifax Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Powell Funeral Home on Monday, June 9, 2014 From 7:30 to 8:30 P.M. and other times at the home, 2088 N. Terry's Bridge Rd., Halifax, VA. For memorials please consider South Boston Church of God. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfunerlas .com Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.