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Cleo Ivory Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Minister Cleo Ivory, 85, was born October 25, 1924, in Casey, Kentucky, to the union of Ed and M. Bell Ivory. Later, he moved to Mississippi and served in the United States Army with an honorable discharge. Then later moved to South Bend, Indiana, where he united in Holy Matrimony with Rose Ware on May 5, 1956. Minister Ivory loved quartet singing; in his lifetime he organized several groups. He was employed by A.M. General Corporation, Mishawaka, IN, until he retired. In June 1978, he was ordained in the ministry. Leaving to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 53 years, Rose Ivory; two children, Cheryl (Terry) Carr of Kalamazoo, MI, and Patsy (Tyrone) Hill of Los Angeles, CA; grandsons, Braylin Powell, Shaquille and Ryan Ivory, all of Chicago, IL; granddaughters, Tekeilla, Sharmaine and Nicole Carr, all of Kalamazoo, MI, and Robin Evans and Tyroneia Hill of Los Angeles, CA; great-grandson, Davon Evans of Los Angeles, CA; and a host of stepchildren in South Bend, IN, Kalamazoo, MI, and Los Angeles, CA. Others left to cherish his memory are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special children, Deacon Donnie and Elder Janice Johnson, Timothy and Deveda Farrell, Elder Tracy Jones, Minister Connie Witherspoon, and Brenda Walker. His son, Dwight "Dike" Ivory, preceded him in death. Daddy Ivory was a "father figure" to many throughout this community. Whenever you saw him out and about, he would always have a cap on his head. "Today, He Wears His Crown." Services for Minister Ivory will be Saturday, Nov. 14th, in the New Hope Church Ministries, 313 E. Ohio St., South Bend, IN. Visitation 10:00 a.m. and funeral services 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, 375 W. Cleveland Road, Granger, IN. The Clark-O'Neal Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Cleo Ivory
Marguerite Taylor
November 19, 2009
I remember Minister Ivory and my dad (Nate Robinson) being friends back in the late 50's and early 60's
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Marguerite Robinson-Taylor
November 18, 2009
Mother Ivory, May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. I had visited Minister Ivory on 11/4/09 at the nursing facility. My prayers are with you.
Dorothy Groves-Kirkendoll
November 14, 2009
To Mrs. Rose Ivory and Family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of need. May the lord give you peace and comfort. Mr. Ivory will be truly missed. Love, Sally Lake and Family (South Bend, IN)
Peggy Ross
November 14, 2009
To Mrs. Rose Ivory and the Ivory family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Minister Ivory was a good human being and will be missed. May God grant you peace and comfort as you mourn his passing.
Kimberly Peake
November 13, 2009
To Mrs Ivory and the Ivory Family, May God bless and keep you in your time of need. to be absent from the body is to be present with our Lord and Savior Jesus. Mrs Ivory, my family is praying for you. Our condolences go out to you.
this is from My mother Arlene Watson and our entire family.
DELORIS FOWLER(WALKER)
November 13, 2009
TO THE IVORY FAMILY: OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MY SISTERS AND I HAVE KNOWN CLEO SINCE WE WERE KIDS. I AND MY FAMILY WISH YOU GODS GRACE. PARTS OF MY FAMILY IS RELATED TO HIM(KIMBLE'S)SO
WE HAVE BEEN AQUAINTED A LONG TIME. AGAIN MAY GOD GRANT YOU GRACE AND MERCY
DURING YOUR MOMENT OF SORROW.
THE WALKERS:
DELORIS(FOWLER)
EDDIS(NUNLEY)
SHERRY(WALKER)
LILLIAN(WILSON)
November 13, 2009
Mrs. Ivory & Family:
I have known you all most of my life. I have visited you when Shelia would visit during her vactions in South Bend. My prayers are with you at this time. God Bless You and Keep you strong. Always Rosie Warfield-Miller
Lonnie & Charlotte Taylor
November 13, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janet Pittman & Family
November 13, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Armando Swanson
November 13, 2009
My condolences go out to the Ivory Family may God give you all the strengh to deal with your grief in this time of sorrow. The Bend has lost another icon in Pastor Ivory a true captain in the army of the Lord . The city of South Bend should mourn his passing for he was truly a Man among Men. God Bless you all.
MAURICE MOODY
November 12, 2009
MOM IVORY AND FAMILY:
AFTER RECEIVING THE CALL OF POPS PASSING, MY MIND STARTED GOING BACK TO REMINISS AS WE CALL THE GOOD OLD DAYS.POPS WAS A MAN THAT NO ONE COULD FORGET.ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND WAS WILLING TO HELP IN ANY SITUATION. JUST CALL AND HE WAS THERE. HE BROUGHT ME UP FROM A VERY YOUNG MAN TO A MIDDLE AGE ADULT. WE WERE IN THE GOSPEL SINGING FIELD. TRAVELED ALL OVER THE COUNTRY. HE STARTED ONE SINGING GROUP AND TURNED IT OVER TO ME AND STARTED ANOTHER. WE TRAVELED FROM COAST TO COAST TOGETHER. TOOK ME PLACES THAT I NEVER WOULD HAVE GONE OR SEEN. WHERE YOU SEEN POPS,(YOU) MOMS WAS RIGHT THERE BY HIS SIDE.HE LIVED A GREAT LIFE. DID EVERYTHING HE SET OUT TO DO. POPS WILL BE GREATLY GREATLY MISSED.WE SHOULD ALL BE HAPPY NOT SAD BECAUSE THIS IS WHAT HE WOULD HAVE WANTED US TO DO BE HAPPY.SO DONT CRY, REJOICE. HE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT AND NOW HE'S RESTING FROM HIS LABOR.
MAURICE MOODY AND FAMILY
Lynn Aldridge (Moody)
November 12, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
November 12, 2009
To Mother Ivory and family may God wrap his lovin arm around you and family We love you Rest in Peace in Gods Care no more pain
Minister Ivory
Bro.Stanley & Sis.Kyna Doaks & Family *God Bless*
Mr.& Mrs.Stanley L. Doaks and Family
November 12, 2009
To Mother Ivory and Family May God wrap his lovin arm around We love you Rest in Peace in God Care No more pain Minister Ivory*GOD BLESS*
November 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of sorrow. May God Bless and keep each and every member of the family.
Cheryl and Darryl Ashby
Tina Kilgore-Taylor
November 12, 2009
To Mrs. Ivory and the Miller family. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Ivory. I have known him all my life as our families were neighbors for years. Please know he will be missed (especially those hats and his walks around the neighborhood). May God give you peace during this time.
Tyrone M Watford and Family
November 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Rhonda L. Edwards
November 12, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
GARY RICHMOND
November 12, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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