Durwood Andrews, age 86, passed away April 27, 2022. A life-long Irving resident, he will be remembered as an outgoing, friendly person, who made a difference in the lives he touched. An ardent member of alcoholics anonymous since the age of 55, he was known as a peacemaker and an encouraging, supportive friend to many. Durwood was a competitor, especially when it came to bowling, playing poker or shooting pool. Although not equipped with a higher degree in education, Durwood excelled in the field of engineering. Working most of his career for Frito Lay as a maintenance engineer and for Weben Industries, where he built and maintained some of original self-service drive through car washes. Durwood was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Renee Sirmons. He is survived by his son, Michael Andrews and wife Cyndy of Ft. Worth; grandsons, Paul Andrews and Jaret Sirmons; granddaughters, Rebecca Blackwell, Nicole Andrews, Kathrine Butterworth, Anna Matice, Katie Hendry and Shannon Sirmons; 22 great-grandchildren and his significant other Pauline Rodriguez. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday April 30th at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel, with a visitation one hour before services. The service will be live-streamed beginning at 4:00 PM and can be viewed at https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.phpk=1651282204181432 SERVICES

Visitation

Saturday, April 30, 2022 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 W. Airport Fwy. Irving, TX 75062

Funeral Service

Saturday, April 30, 2022 4:00 PM

Colonial Funeral Home Chapel 606 W. Airport Fwy. Irving, TX 75062