Anthony James “A.J.” Irwin

Anthony James “A.J.” Irwin, 37, of Harwood, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025.  He was born May 3, 1987 in Galveston, the son of Anthony Wayne Irwin and Charlotte Ann Pool.  He was a graduate of Gonzales High School Class of 2005, received his B.S. Degree in Education from the University of Houston in Victoria in 2014 and his Masters Degree in Education from North Central University in 2019.  A.J. taught and coached at Gonzales High School from 2015 until 2019 and later with the Burnet High School from 2019 until 2023.  He was an athlete, coach, role model and musician.

A.J., who, after over a year of fighting the good fight, has lost his battle with cancer. As this may come as a surprise to many, Aj preferred to keep his illness hidden from most everyone. He simply didn't want to express the negativity upon those he cherished most!

Whether it was Aj, Mr. Irwin, or coach! Aj left an everlasting impact on many young men and women. Whether it was on the basketball courts with athletes or in the classroom with scholars, his guidance and teachings knew no bound. Aj also had immense passion for music, whether it be writing and recording or engineering a new beat to jam out. Aj's love for all the above could only be outdone by his loving Wife, Crissy Canales. For the better part of a decade, Crissy has been by Aj's side, tackling all that came their way, creating memories. 

He is survived by his wife Crissy Canales; daughter Ravyn Paige Lookabill; sons Jaydyn Ray Lookabill and Jordan Tyler Lookabill; granddaughter Willow Rayne Lookabill; sisters Apryle Parsons and husband Paulie and Erica Ames and husband Daniel; step-sister Katherine Miller; stepbrother William Miller and wife Lauren; step-father Barry Miller; nieces and nephews Maverick James Parsons, Blaire Marie Parsons, Dana O’Blenes, Joseph Ames, Ashton Ames, Emmeline Ames, Caden Corbell, Kairi Corbell, Madason Corbell, Liam Corbell, Blaine Harkey, Weston Miller, Kamryn Harkey and Kendall Miller. Also surviving is his Goddaughter Aleia Hayes.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2025 at the Gonzales High School Gymnasium. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday with Reverend Todd Craven officiating.  Interment will follow at the Harwood Cemetery.  Pallbearers include Jayden Lookabill, Kash Greathouse, Jason Corbell, Aidan Pool, Brian Elarm and Johari Temple.  Honorary pallbearers include Colby Richter, Mason Richter, Jordan Lookabill, Joel Hayes, William Miller, Weston Miller, Blaine Harkey, Paulie Parsons, Daniel Ames, Josh Fortney and Paul H. Pool.

Friends may sign the guestbook and leave condolences by visiting www.seydlerhillfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home, 906 St. Paul St., Gonzales.