Benjamin Joseph "BJ" Ivie
Benjamin Joseph "BJ" Ivie
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Benjamin Joseph “B.J.” Ivie, 48, died September 4, 2025.
Born December 28, 1976, he was a son of Ronnie and Teresa Ivie. B.J. was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most of his life he was a building contractor but also enjoyed his time farming and landscaping. He was a dedicated member and former deacon of High Shoals Christian Church and had also served on the High Shoals City Council. B.J. was always eager to help others and had a personality bigger than life.
Memorial services will be Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at High Shoals Christian Church with Rev. Jeff Thomas officiating.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife of twenty-five years, Mary Ryann Ivie, children, Ben Ivie and Mary Lauren Ivie; siblings, Andy (Michelle) Ivie and Jay (Kathy) Ivie.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to High Shoals Christian Church.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, Watkinsville, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1211 Jimmy Daniel Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677
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