Andrew Stephen Irby, 26 of Hickory died Friday December 7, 2012 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Born August 27, 1986, he was the son of Charles Henry Irby and Cynthia Diane Goforth Irby of Hickory. His parents, Charles Henry Irby and Cynthia Diane Goforth Irby of Hickory survive him. A private graveside service will be 10:00am Tuesday December 11, 2012 at Jenkins Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Stephen R. Disher officiating. The family will receive friends from 2-3:00pm Friday December 14, 2012 Jenkins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Andrew Irby Memorial Fund, 4081 Startown Road Newton, NC 28658. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net. The Irby family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton.