Ivey Wingate was born in Lincoln County, NC on November 14, 1953 to the late Alfred Wingate and Idella Sanders. He entered eternal rest on Sunday; October 18, 2026 at Caromont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC.

Viewing at the funeral home on Sunday; October 25, 2026 from 5 until 7

Funeral on Monday; October 26, 2026 at Friendship Christian Church, Gastonia at 1:00 with visitation beginning at 12:30

Interment: Salisbury VA National Cemetery: 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury: Wednesday; October 28, 2026 -10:00 a.m.