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Richard Ivey Obituary
Abilene
Richard Ross Ivey, 74, of Abilene, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park. Terry Brown and Arnold Watson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Richard was born September 24, 1935 in Abilene, Texas to Charles Payne Ivey and Jessie (Rushing) Ivey. He grew up in Abilene attending Abilene Christian High School and Abilene Christian College (now University). Richard married Patsy Johnston in Abilene on September 6, 1955. He retired from the Texas Department of Highways and Public Transportation after 30 years of employment. Richard was a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Jessie Ivey; his daughter, Laura Lea Ivey and his stepbrother, Casey Brown of Ignacio, Colorado.
Richard is survived by his wife, Patsy Ivey of Abilene; sons, Randul Charles Ivey and wife Mary Ann of College Station, and Richard A. Ivey and wife Mary of Ft. Worth; brothers, Dr. Charles Ivey and wife Sue of Abilene, and Ron Stailey and wife Wanda of Round Rock. He is also survived by five grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Cleddy Varner, Ernest Age, John Eason, Marion Eversdyk, Dudley Longacre and Dr. Joe Hodges. Lonnie Taylor and Dr. James Casey will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Christian Services, 901 Mesquite, Abilene, TX 79601.
Condolences may be submitted online at:
www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.
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Gary Land
September 10, 2010
Patsy, So shocked and sorry. Richard was one of my best buddies in ASHS. We had much harmless fun during our senior year, along with Joe, Paul, Ted, Atch, Big Jake,etc. He was our leader. Gary Land
September 7, 2010
Rick & Mary and Family, We were very sorry to hear of the passing of your father Richard and the sorrow and prayers of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Worth Southwest and its members are extended to you and your family. John Nagely, President.
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Terry Slotsve
September 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Ivey family during this time of sorrow. May God be with you.
From: Members of the Kiwanis Club of Fort Worth Southwest.
September 7, 2010
Patsy and Rick,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Molly Dixon
September 7, 2010
Richard, I am so sorry to hear of your passing....you were always such a pleasure to visit with during my time at FNB. May the Lord be with your family during this sad time....Sharon
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