James Ivey Obituary

James Dale, 61, of Moore, OK, left this world to be with the Lord on Jan. 28, 2011. He was born Aug. 17, 1949 in Oklahoma City to Lonzo and Lola B Ivey. In 1967 he graduated from Capitol Hill High School. James was a decorated Vietnam Veteran with the Big Red One Infantry and was awarded the Bronze Star. He retired from Integris Health after 27 years as an Engineer. James was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife of 39 years of marriage, Sue Ivey; mother, Lola; son, Jimmy and wife Debbie Ivey; sisters, Nadine Walker and husband Paul, Debbie Wilcoxson and husband Danny and Lonna Mowles and husband Mike; 2 step-grandchildren, Alex and Kris Schradle; and numerous nieces and nephews. James will be missed by all who loved him. No visitation or viewing. Services will be held 2:00 pm on Feb. 3, 2011 at South Colonial Chapel and the interment will follow at the Resthaven Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences at www.vondelsmith mortuary.com

Published by Oklahoman on Feb. 2, 2011.
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jimmy, you will be greatly missed.... r.i.p. a mother should not ever have to bury a child.....

February 11, 2011

Jimmy JR. I am so sorry about your dads passing. He was always smiling and very nice to me. Alot of people at SMC will miss him. Please tell Nadine I will keep you both in my prayers. Judy AKA 911

Judy Ryan

February 9, 2011

Jimmy, I was soooo sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. my name is Cathy Ludlow, I grew up with your dad when we lived on Woodward st., my last name then was Dart. You may have gotten an email from my brother Jimmy or James Dart. Our brother Danny was a real good friend of Jimmy's then, my brother died in the Vietnam war in 1967. How did Jimmy pass? Please give our condolences to your family and let them know they are in our prayers. God bless, Cathy (Dart).

Cathy Ludlow (Dart)

February 6, 2011

james dart i knew you when we lived on woodward street

February 6, 2011

Rest in peace our daddy Jim. We will always remember your smile. Remember you will always be loved as well as missed.

Ray and Andrea Babiak

February 4, 2011

Kind and funny. Jim always spoke lovingly of his family. He always had a smile and a joke to share. A truly nice man.I am so very sorry for your immense loss.

Marilyn

February 3, 2011

I lost a very good friend, I will miss you. Bill Robison

Bill Robison

February 2, 2011

Jimmy,

I was shocked to hear about the death of your dad. Your dad was truly a great guy. He was well liked @ ISMC and will be missed. I know this is a hard time for you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers. May God bring you comfort at this time.

Heidi Reed

February 2, 2011

I will always remember your helping ways and your smiling face at Integris. Gary Loessin

Gary Loessin

February 2, 2011

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