Rev. Isaac J. Irving, Sr.

Second Episcopal District

African Methodist  Episcopal Church

1134 11th Street, NW Suite 300

Washington, DC 20001

The Reverend Dr. William Phillips DeVeaux, Presiding Bishop

Appreciation

 In Remembrance Of

 The Reverend Isaac J. Irving, Senior
Superannuated Itinerant Elder

September 26, 2012

  

To the entire Irving Family, the Western North Carolina Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Family, the numerous congregations that he pastored as well as the many friends and colleagues of the Reverend Isaac Irving, I share your deep loss. Together with my wife, Pam,we owe an immeasurable debt of gratitude to Rev. Irving for his devoted care and deep love of Pastoring.

This wonderful avocation demands a rare blend of special human characteristics which I am told that the Rev. Irving possessed in abundance.  Regrettably, I did not have the immense honor and pleasure of serving as his Bishop. Yet I can say with assurance that his legacy of service and commitment to the West Conference and our denomination is truly praiseworthy.

I thank God for the life of the Reverend Isaac Irving and may the Lord Jesus offer comfort to all who will celebrate his life while missing his earthly presence.

Sincerely,

William Phillips DeVeaux