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1941
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2017
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Charles Ivie Obituary
A native and lifelong resident of Oconee County, he was a son of the late Alvin Thurman and Pauline Pritchett Ivie. Charles served with the US Army Reserves and was retired from Baldwin Filters. He was a charter member of Briarwood Baptist Church and a deacon and member of Bishop Baptist Church. A very active member of the community, Charles was a former councilman for Watkinsville and most recently, served 3 terms as Mayor. Charles served on numerous committees and was a member of Oconee Civitan Club and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Carol Downs Ivie; daughters, Sherrie Ivie Pope and her husband Mike and Shawn Ivie Williams and her husband Byron; grandchildren, Justin Williams, Hunter Pope and his fiancee', Allyson Pelligrino, Haley and Gray Holcomb, Shelby and Quinton NeSmith and Ivie Grace Bradberry; great grandchildren, Aubrey Williams, Copelan Williams and Bentley Holcomb; sister, Elaine and Ted Lundy; brother, Doyle Ivie and Claire Hamilton, several nieces and nephews, extended family, and a multitude of friends.
Services will be Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Lord and Stephens Chapel, WEST with Revs. Ervin Goss, Dan Fuller and Terry Richardson officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Extra Special People, 189 VFW Drive, Watkinsville, GA 30677, or The Tree House (Child Advocacy Center), 173 Highland Drive, Winder, GA 30680.
Arrangements by Lord and Stephens, West. www.lordandstephens.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Ivie
Keith and Becky Odom
October 18, 2017
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Charles' death! Our thoughts and prayers are with you in these difficult days. We always enjoyed seeing his smiling face around Oconee County.
The Preston Ward Family
October 11, 2017
Carol, So sorry to hear of Charles' passing, but know he is in a better place where there is no suffering. God Bless you and your family during your time of loss. We will miss his smile, but we will see it again one day.
Steve Stepaniak
October 10, 2017
I am so sorry and sad to here about Charles passing. He was a very good and great man. He will be deeply missed. Carol, you and your family are in my family prayers.
Eddie and Barbara Garrett
October 10, 2017
Carol, So sorry to hear about Charles, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
October 10, 2017
Carol and family we received the news late missed the reception for Charles know we love you and you will be in our prayers. Roy and Brenda Hamlin
Sherry Carson
October 10, 2017
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Tony Moss
October 10, 2017
Deepest sympathy from all of us here at Fleetpride in Dalton, Ga. It was always a pleasure when he would stop by to call on us.Enjoyed the many years we were able to work with him.
June Peck Cunningham
October 10, 2017
Sincere sympathy to all of you. My thoughts are with you during this very sad and difficult time.
October 10, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that God will be by your side and will help you through your time of grief. (Isa.41:10) . My most sincere condolences.
Linda Turner Keith
October 10, 2017
Carol, so sorry for your loss. I remember you and he coordinating the ARC Blood drives at Briarwood quite a few years ago.
DeWitt & Emily Smith
October 9, 2017
Charles & Carol have been our neighbors for thirty-five years. Yesterday was a very sad day for those of us on Jackson Street. Our sincere sympathy to all the Ivie Family; our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Patty Crowe
October 9, 2017
Mr. Ivie was like a second father to me. He will be missed.
Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes West Chapel
October 9, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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