Melvern - Brian Wayne Irey, 51, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his home near Melvern, Kansas. He was born on April 23, 1975, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ronald and Diana Irey.

Brian had lived all of his life in and around the Melvern Community. He graduated from Marais des Cygnes Valley High School in 1993.

Brian had worked for Goodyear Tire in Topeka as a steelworker for 32 years. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union, Union #307. Brian had a passion for Fantasy Football and was a huge fan of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Brian was married to Kori Koch on October 28th, 1995. To this union two sons were born, Trey Irey and Brennan Irey. They later divorced.

Brian was preceded in death by his sister, Tonya Irey Clark on August 23, 2023; and by an infant brother, Jon Irey.

Brian is survived by his two sons, Trey Irey of Ft. Worth, Texas and Brennan Irey of Melvern; by his parents, Ron and Diana Irey of Melvern; by his brother, Ron Irey of Topeka; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Brian's life at the Melvern KS Community building on Sunday, August 2nd from 3:00-6:00pm. Private family inurnment will be in the Waverly Cemetery prior to the celebration of life. Memorial contributions in memory of Brian may be made to the Brian Irey Memorial Fund, sent in care of Feltner Funeral Home, 818 Topeka Avenue, Lyndon, KS, 66451.