Mr. Alton Ivey was born to the late Mrs. Susie Mae Searcy Ivey and the late Mr. Walter Ivey in Thomaston, Upson County, GA. He attended public school in the Upson County School System and graduated from Drake High School with the Class of 1967. At an early age, he joined the Salem Baptist Church.

Alton married the love of his life, Mrs. Alma Delores Murphy, on August 1, 1971. They shared 55 years together. Alton was the proud father of four children. To support his family, he was employed as a truck driver for Chrysler Transport. He retired in 2009. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He truly loved his family.

Alton was involved in his community. He was a volunteer for the Salem Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Hiram Lodge #3 from 1987 to 1988.

During his leisure time, he enjoyed watching drag racing (hot rodding), watching westerns, anything dealing with big rigs, listening to the blues, and watching sports.

Alton's favorite quotes to his family were “Keep it safe out there driver,” “Courage, Caution and Control,” and “Don't let one day go by without learning one thing new.”

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Mr. Willie “Slick” Walker, Sr. On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Lord called his name. He answered the call, and his spirit went home to be at rest.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Mrs. Alma Ivey of Thomaston, GA; four children, Deacon Legrome (Pauline) Mitchell of Shiloh, GA, Mrs. Nicole (Henry) Haddad of Dublin, OH, Dr. Patrick Alton (Dr. Starla) Ivey of Crestwood, KY, and Mrs. Joanetta (Cedric) Wyckoff of EastPointe, MI; six grandchildren, Mr. Jordan Wyckoff, Mrs. Ciana (Xavier) Williams, Ms. Aaliyah Mitchell, Ms. Paisli Ivey, Ms. Serena Ivey, and Ms. Hope Haddad; two great-grandchildren, Caileigh Williams and Cailani Williams; five sisters, Ms. Bessie Ivey of Upper Marlboro, MD, Evangelist Elizabeth Ivey of Thomaston, GA, Mrs. Odessa (Alden) Blasingame of Roberta, GA, Mrs. Jossie Dickey of Culloden, GA, and Mrs. Patricia (Phil) Prater of Thomaston, GA; three brothers, Mr. Richard (Wyomie) Ivey of Culloden, GA, Mr. Paul Johnson and Mr. Al (Wanda) Johnson, both of Thomaston, GA; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Ms. Patricia Caffee of Detroit, MI, Dr. Gloria Holt of Montgomery, AL, Ms. Cynthia Hill and Dr. Artis Murphy, both of Birmingham, AL, Mr. Arthur Murphy, Jr. of Hartford, CT, and Ms. Bobbie Walker of Yatesville, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.