James K. Irving | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 20, 1928 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | June 21, 2024 (aged 96) Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Business owner and executive |
| Organization | J. D. Irving |
| Spouse |
Jean Elizabeth Saunders
(m. 1951) |
| Children | 4 |
| Father | K. C. Irving |
| Relatives | Arthur Irving, John E. Irving (brothers) |
James Kenneth Irving, OC ONB (March 20, 1928 – June 21, 2024) was a Canadian billionaire businessman and the first of three sons in the Irving family born to industrialist K.C. Irving. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was the owner and later chairman of J. D. Irving. By the time of his death, his net worth was estimated between $5.5 and $7.2 billion.