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Daniel Ivy Obituary
The funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at First Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Howard Brown officiating.
Burial will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Henry Smith Funeral Home.
Henry Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He was born April 10, 1947, in Tupelo, Mississippi, and was preceded in death by his parents. He graduated from George Washington Carver High School and attended Tennessee State.
He retired in 1986 as Army Sergeant First Class with almost 22 years of faithful service. During his military career, he served two tours in Vietnam and in Korea, Alaska, Ft. Lewis Washington, Ft. Dix NJ, Greensburg, PA and Germany. In 1990, Mr. Ivy was employed by the U.S. Post Service in Nashville and retired in 2007. He found his greatest joy in his service to the Lord through his church's men's ministry, Male Chorus and the 6:30 a.m. Prayer Line.
Mr. Ivy was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon, whom he wed on July 31, 1976, son, Daniel Ivy, Jr., Baltimore, MD; daughters, LaKeshia (Delaney) Solomon, Murfreesboro, TN, and Sharleen
Ivy; cherished granddaughters, I'eam Winston and Izanna Arrington of the residence; grandson Gianni Ivy; sisters, Charlene Boarman, Suitland, MD, and Anita Ivy, Milwaukee, WI; brother, Harry Ivy, Wisconsin; special cousin, Larry Farr, Tupelo, MS; special nephew, Capt. Damian (Tan-Taisha) Cunningham, Clarksville; his Ohio family: parents-in-law, Raymond and Betty Miller, brother-in-law, Arnett Miller, sisters-in-law, Deborah (Gavin) Cunningham and Juanita (Billy) Wilson.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Ivy
Debbie Davenport
May 3, 2025
Does not seem like Daniel been gone 16 years. Enjoyed working with him and being a friend to him and Sharon, he is missed.
Debbie Davenport
May 2, 2024
Sharon, always think of you and Dan and it don't seem like its been 15 years, we had some good times back in the day
Debbie Davenport
May 2, 2023
Sharon, thinking of you and also Dan. Just wanted to share a note that Dan is missed, love Debbie
Debbie Davenport
May 3, 2022
Sharon, thinking of you and it does not seem like Dan been gone for 13 years, hope your doing OK, Love Debbie
Ellen Nickelson
October 26, 2020
He was a very dear friend and his presence in the world will be missed
Debbie Davenport
May 2, 2020
Worked with Dan at Ft. Campbell and he was a hard worker and a joy to be around, along with his wife Sharon.
Debbie Davenport
May 4, 2019
Know you are missed but being in Heaven is a wonderful blessing
Marietta (Cissy) Irvine-Neal
May 20, 2009
Sharon and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. The pain will get easier but I can't say when it will truly go away. I think of my mom daily and I am coming up on one yr.
Take Care and Keep God first in your life.
Pamela L. Bray
May 14, 2009
To the Ivy Family.
I am a member of the PUSH prayer team at the Macedonia Baptist Church in Akron. Though I haven't been able to be a part of the circle on Saturdays right now, know that I have prayed for you and your family for God's will in your lives. Now that your husband has gone to Glory, I pray that you and your family will rest in God for comfort during your time of breavement. I know the prayers of the Saints will help you through this period. Know that I will be praying for your strength in the Lord to see you through. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage and he shall strengthen thy heart wait I say on the LORD. Your Sister in Christ from across the miles.
Cameron Jackson
May 11, 2009
To Mrs. Ivy and the Ivy family I am truly sorry for a big loss in the Ivy family. Mr. Ivy was a great man and a true example of hard work and success. Your family will remain in my prayers.
May God be with you, for Mr. Ivy is in a better place.
Gina Solomon
May 11, 2009
To Sharon, Keisha and the Ivy family, I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers.
Joanie Daniel
May 11, 2009
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Maxine Allen-Herring
May 11, 2009
To the Ivy Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Danny Boy, that was what we callen him. I remember him playing his instrument in our high school band, and the wide smile on his face. Daniel was a wonderful person. It was a joy to know him. He will forever live in our hearts. I pray that you will find comfort and strength in the days and weeks ahead.
Clay & Althea Miller
May 11, 2009
To Sharon and the Ivy family,your lost is felt by all that was blessed with fellowshipping with Bro. Daniel,his enthusiasm in leading us in the Men's ministry,Singing in the men's chorus
participating in our 6:30 prayer line and being an all around christian brother,endeared him with all that came in contact with him, he touched the lives of many. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Camille Ramey
May 11, 2009
Sharon,
I was so sadden to hear of the passing of Ivy. It made me reminisce of the fun filled times Daphne & I had at your home so many years ago, your family are in my prayers.
Donnie Hutchenson
May 11, 2009
Mrs. Ivy & Family
I don't have the words to say how sorry I am for your lost. I have only been a memeber of First Baptist for the past four years, but your husband and father was a great inspiration to me. I know brother Ivy loved the Lord, because his prayers and talks in Men's Ministry were uplifting and heart felt. My prayers will always be with you and your family. He had a strong presents that will never be forgotten.
Joyce Riggins
May 10, 2009
Sharon,
I am sorry to of the death of Daniel. I worked with him at Walmart when he was over sporting goods. Daniel was a great person and very well loved by his friends. Daniel kept us laughing all the the time, because he loved to cut up and pick at people. I pray that the good Lord be with you and your family at this time and always. God Bless You
Joyce Damron
May 10, 2009
Dear Sharon,
I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to you. Ivy was a sweetheart. I am so sorry I can't be there for I am out of town. Please let me know if you need anything.
Love,
Joyce Damron
AZ, Gwendolyn & JaVante' Stoudmire
May 9, 2009
Mrs. Ivy & Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Mr. Ivy was a good friend to us. I know personally every time AZ called on him he was there for him. If I had to call the Post Office he made sure AZ got the message. He will be truly missed and I just thank God for giving us that chance of knowing him. Every since I heard the sad news of his passing it makes me sad, but I know he’s not in anymore pain. Condolences to your family in this time of bereavement. Mr. Ivy is now where we are trying to get to. If there is anything that we can ever do please don’t hesitate to ask.
Debbie Davenport
May 9, 2009
Sharon & Family,
We were so sorry to hear about Dan. GOD be with you and your family at this time. Dan was a true friend and also enjoyed working with him.
Our prayers are with you.
Debbie & Larry Davenport
Christopher Lewis
May 8, 2009
TO THE IVY FAMILY. may God wrap his loving arms arournd your family in this precious moment in your lives, growing up with you guys as neighbors was and will be very special to me,i would like to take this time to thank you for all of your guidence,patience and love that you all provided me as a young man so that i may become the man that God created me to be.my mentor Mr.Ivy (bubba)will be greatly missed.
May 8, 2009
Our prayers are with the family. Daniel was the best friend and neighbor anyone could ask for. We will miss his smiling face and wonderful humor.
Gary & Rebekah McCormack
Michael/Sandra Leach
May 8, 2009
God Bless you(Ivy Family), we sincerely pray that in this time of sadness and joy that you all will keep the Faith and always know in every situation that God make no mistakes. We know that Brother Ivy is smiling down on us because he is no doubt in a better place. He will always be special to us because he did one of the most important things in our wedding and that was read a passage from the Bible. Stay Encouraged
Billy & Evelyn Lampkin
May 8, 2009
Let not your heart be trouble: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you. I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may also be. And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know. Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Evelyn and I are so very sorry to hear of your lost. Please do let us know if there is anything our family can do to help you in your time of bereavement.
Denia & Maurice Best
May 8, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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