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Savoy Ivory Obituary

Savoy Ivory Jr age 65 of Indianapolis, IN passed away Friday October 16, 2020. Savoy attended Dunbar Elementary, Frobel Middle School and Emerson High School. He attended Freeman Temple Church of God In Christ under the Leadership of the late Bishop Oscar Freeman as a child. He joined the U.S. Navy and after four years, he was honorable discharged. He began employment with the US Railroad and remained with them for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by his Parents; Ella Mae (Jenkins) Ivory and Savoy Ivory, his sister; Lottie Trotter, his niece; Carmen Sharp, his nephews; Quentin Trotter, Jermaine Weaver and Diallo Wo'se. Savoy leaves to cherish his memory wife; Cassandra (Casey) Ivory, sons; Corrion Gibson and Cordarryl Ivory both of Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter; Candice Earl of Las Vegas, Nevada, four protective sisters; Silvania Ivory of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sonja Ivory of Gary, Indiana, Chanta Ivory of Indianapolis, Indiana and Miriam E. (Terry) Muhammad of Madison, Wisconsin, four amazing grandchildren, Jeremiah Potter, Katie Gibson, Savoy C. Ivory, Xavius Ivory all of Indianapolis, Indiana, the caring mother of his sons; Janet Douglas of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other loving relatives. His dear friends Monique Sims and Teresa both of Indianapolis, Indiana, Donna Syels of Gary, Indiana, his long lifetime friend; Gail Crawford of Las Vegas, Nevada. Visitation Thursday October 29,2020 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Funeral 11:00 a.m. all services at Powell-Coleman Funeral Home 3200 W. 15th Ave Gary, IN. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Oct. 28, 2020.

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N’Jeri Wo’Se

October 29, 2020

Hey uncle haven’t seen you in forever! We’ll miss you dearly!! Say hello to my father for me!! Until we meet again...

C.Privatt

October 29, 2020

My deepest sympathy
Always in my heart.❤
Carol

Bonnie Redmon Bey

October 29, 2020

To the Family my Prayers and Condolences ...I ran into Savoy several times in Indianapolis not knowing he had been there for a while .We had great conversations on several occasions..We talked about how God had changed our lives and the things we were going through.My most memorable conversation was about Sylvania and how she helped me cook my very first meal after the loss of my grandmother..and how grateful I was..We have been friends for over 50 plus years and I thank God for such a great friend.May you Rest Peacefully my friend,Sylvania I love you and may God be with you and Savoy loving family

Cathy Russell

October 28, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bernard Cooper

October 28, 2020

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.

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