Irby Mandrell Pass on, 3/5/09

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » 5 Mar 2009 2:42 pm

Hey Gang,

Heard today that Irby Mandrell, father of Barbara Mandrell, passed on this morning. Prayers go out to her and Louise and Irene and their family's for their loss. Please remember Irby in your prayers.

Thanks,
Mike "Cookie" Jones

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 5 Mar 2009 2:53 pm

Thanks for the post Mike. This is sad news. Irby was a dear friend. Our prayers go out to the Mandrell family. Rest in peace dear friend. "The Caldwell's". Bobby and Linda

Stoney Stonecipher · Post by **Stoney Stonecipher** » 5 Mar 2009 3:17 pm

I'm sorry to hear this. I met Irby several years ago when he was managing Barbara. Our prayers go out to the family.

Laurie Ayres · Post by **Laurie Ayres** » 5 Mar 2009 5:14 pm

Roy & I are saddened for Barbara & her family. We will keep them in our prayers that God will give them strength and support during this time. God's Blessings, Laurie

Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 5 Mar 2009 6:33 pm

Irby Mandrell, father and manager of Barbara Mandrell, dead at 84
By Associated Press
5:56 PM CST, March 5, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Irby Mandrell, Barbara Mandrell's father and
longtime manager, has died in a Nashville hospital. He was 84.

A spokeswoman for the country star said the elder Mandrell died
Thursday at Baptist Hospital after a brief stay.

Barbara Mandrell said recently that her father's support was
unwavering when she began her musical career as a child, even starting
the Mandrell Family Band to help her realize her dream.

He attended a news conference last month announcing his daughter as
one of the newest members to be inducted to the Country Music Hall of
Fame.

Barbara Mandrell said in a statement that family and friends were at
his bed when he "passed peacefully on to his heavenly home."

A funeral service will be held Sunday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in
Goodlettsville

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 5 Mar 2009 8:07 pm

Irby was the guiding light in the music careers of the Mandrell family. RIP Irby. May GOD bless,comfort, and keep the family always. Jody.

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 5 Mar 2009 10:25 pm

May God be with the Mandrell's at this time.
Tommy and Roxanne Shown

Mike Jones · Post by **Mike Jones** » 6 Mar 2009 7:11 am

Services will be held at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The address is 1150 South Dickerson Road, 37072.
3/7 Saturday visitation: 4pm-6pm
3/8 Sunday visitation: 2-3pm
3/8 Sunday service: 3 pm

DeWitt Scott · Post by **DeWitt Scott** » 6 Mar 2009 7:54 pm

I am so sorry to hear that Irby has passed away. I talked with him just a month ago and he seemed to be in good health. We were Masonic brothers and both Irby and Barbara were always kind to me. He will be sadly missed. DeWitt Scott

Gary Walker · Post by **Gary Walker** » 15 Mar 2009 8:39 pm

In 1961, I bought two Standel amps over a 9 month period from Irby. He was the sales rep for Bob Crooks. I first bought a piggy back 12 and then upgraded to the Imperial XV from Irby. This was when Norm Hamlet was giving steel lessions to Barbara on the weekends and then would come home to do a prerecorded radio program at Gene Breeden's studio in Visalia, Ca. Irby was quite a talker