Irvin Johnson, 64, passed away June 2, 2022 in Jacksonville, FL. He was born September 20, 1957 in Champaign-Urbana, IL to Leonard and Marion Johnson. He grew up in Upper Marlboro, MD before attending the University of Scranton to play basketball.  After college he lived in Philadelphia and then moved with his family to Massachusetts and eventually settled in Jacksonville, Florida.

 Irvin is known by many for his basketball excellence while at the University of Scranton. He was the starting center in Scranton's first NCAA championship in 1976. During his time at Scranton, Irvin was a three-time All-American, earning first-team honors in 1977 and 1978, and third-team honors in 1980. He was a three-time NABC All-Middle Atlantic Region first-team honoree (1977, 1978, 1980), and a three-time MAC Northern Division first-team all-star (1977, 1978, 1980). In the Scranton Royals' record book, he ranks first all-time in rebounds, field goals made, and games played. He ranks second in field goal attempts and blocked shots in a single game, third all-time in scoring, and fourth in field goal percentage. Most recently he was named to the 2017 Class of the MAC Hall of Fame and honored as one of the top sports figures in the Middle Atlantic Conference.

 Irvin’s athletic talents were rivaled only by his outsized personality. His laugh lit up every room and he brought joy to everyone he met. He loved all types of music and cheered on every sport. He spent his days fishing, gardening, and cooking for anyone who visited his home. He will be remembered as someone who shoveled snow from his neighbors’ driveways and delivered meals to nearby workers on holidays. He cherished his faith and most of all he loved his family and was so proud of them and supported them in all their endeavors
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 Irvin is survived by his best friend and wife of almost 33 years, Carol, daughter Deirdre, sister Valarie and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom meant the world to him. He was predeceased by his parents Leonard and Marion and his brother Phil.

Family and friends are invited to call at the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 A.M. at Saint Pius X Church, Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA.  Contributions in Irvin’s memory may be made to the following organizations:  NAMI https://www.nami.org/Home andM4BL:https://m4bl.org.

My condolences Carol, Irvin was a great teammate. I'm sorry to hear of your loss.

May Carol and Deirdre be blessed, After there loss.. May my long time friend be at peace finally. Thank you Carol for your hospitality over the years and for helping me make memories with Irvin. I have so many memories over the 25 or so years that we knew each other including the wall of fame ceremony at the University of Scranton. And including squatting on your couch back at the summit apartments. May you be surrounded this weekend by family and friends may you be blessed and may you be able to move on and move forward and best of luck. I along with everyone else will miss him. Thank you for allowing me to be at peace and to share photos and text messages God bless

Hi Carol, I am shocked and saddened by this news. You and yours will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. with sympathy Liane