Larry Ivey, age 73, of Monticello, passed away August 17, 2014. Mr. Ivey proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a dedicated employee of Newton County for 30 years. Mr. Ivey enjoyed fishing and hunting, as well as dirt track racing and working on cars. He was loved, and will be missed by his family and friends. Mr. Ivey was preceded in death by his daughter, Kelly Cofer; parents, Simmie and Glantis (Floyd) Ivey; and his brother, Chalton Ivey.
Survivors include his sister, Ruby Jean Bates of Covington; former wife and caregiver, Mildred G. Ivey; Mildred's children, Michelle Long, Lisa Shelley, Mark Long, Steve Long; nieces, Wanda Ivey, Donna Smallwood; nephew, Derek Ivey; Mildred's grandchildren, Billy Campbell, Crystal Campbell Thomas, Brandon Moore, Jeffrey Long, Kaylee Long, Cary Lyle.
A Memorial Service for Mr. Ivey will be held Saturday, August 23, 2014, 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, with interment following in Stewart Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday, one hour prior to his service, from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road SW, Lilburn, GA 30047.
Visitation
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014
Memorial Service
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11:00 AM (EDT)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014