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IVORY BENNIE BICKHAM
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IVORY BICKHAM Obituary
Ivory Bennie Bickham, age 72, departed this life at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the age of 72. He was a native of Kentwood, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Ivory attended Southern University of Baton Rouge and was employed as a CNA. Loving father of Erica Bickham, Cammy Matirne, and the late Arvin Bickman, and Tasha County. Son of the late Otis and Bessie Bickham. Brother of Otis Charles Bickham, Corastine Bickham, and the late Lindell Bickman and Delores Bickman. Beloved lifelong companion of the late Janice County. Ivory is also survived by 4 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:30a.m. until service at the parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
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