For those of you who knew him K. Leroy Irvis Of Pittsburgh PA. passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2006. The R C crowd here in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania will miss him
Mr. Irvis' early fascination with aviation, frustrated by the Army Air Corps recruiter after Pearl Harbor, evolved into a passion for building and flying model airplanes. He spent countless days and weekends flying the model craft and forging friendships with other enthusiasts at the K. Leroy Irvis Airfield, at Hillman State Park in Washington County.
"He loved going out there as often as he could," Dr. Glasco said. "Later in life, he couldn't fly anymore because his eyesight wasn't good enough; he'd crash the planes. But he still loved going out there, kibitzing and talking."