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Obituary For Joesph Ivey
Joesph Ivey, 69, passed on Thursday, December 26, 2024 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service to be held 2:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Antioch Baptist Church located at 474 Antioch Rd, Pittsview, AL with Minister Barbara Ivey, eulogist. Burial to follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing is Friday, January 3, 2025 from 1 - 5 p.m. EST.
Joseph (Big Slate) Ivey was born on March 30, 1955 to Peter and Nettie Mae Ivey in Pittsview, AL.
Joseph graduated in the class of 1974 from Russell County High School in Hurtsboro, AL. He later attended North American Training Academy where he learned to drive tractor trailer trucks. He loved baseball, blues music, fishing, hunting and wrestling.
He was previously employed at Fieldcrest Cannon and Swift Spinning Mills of Columbus, GA.
Joseph departed this life on December 26, 2024 at the Magnolia Manor Nursing Facility in Columbus, GA. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Peter Ivey, and sister, Callie Ivey.
He leaves to cherish his memories his three children, Tarsha Hall of Pittsview AL, QuayShawn Ivey of College Park, GA and Sedrick (Valencia) Ivey of Smiths Station, AL; four grandchildren, Kayla, Kourtney and Kyrea Hall of Pittsview, AL and Takia Ivey of Phenix City, AL; three brothers, Willie (Linda) Ivey and Henry Ivey of Phenix City, AL, Ruthers (Deloise) Ivey of Pittsview, AL; two sisters, Betty Mallory of Detroit, MI and Lonie (Charlie) Wiggins of Columbus, GA; devoted ex-wife, Barbara Ivey; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss him dearly. Specials thanks to the nurses and staff of Magnolia Manor of Columbus, GA.
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To the family and friends of the late, Joseph Ivey, We share your loss and are praying for your comfort, strength, and peace during this most difficult season in your lives. May God grant Joseph eternal rest in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.
The children of the late Robert Harrison, and Alice Upshaw Miles, East Chicago, Indiana, Highland, Indiana, and Hobart, Indiana.
To the family and friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Death is never easy, it's hard pill to swallow. But how comforting it is to know that we have the hope of the resurrection. Revelation 21:3,4 helps us to appreciate that death will be more not suffering. Form more formation on the subject of death, please visit JW.Org.
With my deepest condolences my heart goes out to the family weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning so very sorry 🙏
My deepest condolences goes out to the Ivey family so very sorry for your lost weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning may God give you all strength doing this difficult time
With deepest sympathy and warmest thoughts from the RHS Class of 1974, "Joseph (Big John) Ivey will be sadly missed. My prayer is that God will strengthen family and friends during this difficult time as we mourn our loss. Our loss is heaven's gain. Earnestine Grant Hyche
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Mary Ivey Upshaw.
Sorry to hear about the passing of your love one praying for your family Arthur Beasley
I understand that words may not lessen the pain, but please know that you are in my thoughts. I hope you find comfort and support from those around you.
Dr. Billie J. Kendrick
Rest in Peace Big John Russell County class of 1974 Lawrence Jelks ( Class President)
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
