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Frank Torben Ivester, 64, of Gastonia, passed away at Robin Johnson House on June 10, 2024. He was born January 10, 1960, in Gaston County, to the late Frank Ivester and Ola Mae Carroll.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish his memories are son, Christopher Ivester (Sierra); daughter, Rhonda Jean Ivester; grandson, Cayden Ivester; granddaughter, Audrey Ivester; brother, Leroy Ivester (Debbie); sisters, Crystal Ivester. Patricia Ivester, and Elaine Queen (Tim); nieces and nephews, Angela Jenkins, Chad Queen, Todd Queen, Stephanie Ivester, Destiny Elam, Alexis Gibson, Estrella O’Meara, Trance Kaiser.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Sisk-Butler Funeral Home on Saturday, June 15, 2024.
Frank’s Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 PM with Pastor Dennis Gomez officiating.
Interment will follow at Westview Gardens Cemetery.
To offer condolences, please visit www.siskbutler.com.
Arrangements by Sisk-Butler Funeral & Cremation Services, Bessemer City.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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