Jim Lawrence Ivey

OBITUARY Jim L. Ivey Deacon Jim L. Ivey was born in Coolidge, GA. on March 14, 1924 to Grace Ivey and Titum Ivey. He peacefully ascended to heaven on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at home while under the care of his loving wife, Martha. Dea. Ivey served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946 and was honorably discharged as Sergeant. He then moved to Baltimore, Maryland. He received his high school education at Dunbar High School. Dea. Ivey worked in the government for 38 years in the Defense Logistics Agency, primarily in Aberdeen, MD. He was a member of Wayland Baptist church from 1967 – 1970. As a founding member of The City Temple of Baltimore (Baptist), his image is exhibited on the picture, in the lobby of the church, as they marched into the building in November 1970. Dea. Ivey remained a member in good standing. At City Temple, Dea. Ivey served on the Deacon Ministry beginning 1980, until his health began to fail. He also served a term as Vice-Chair of the Deacon Ministry. He served as a Sunday School teacher and was appointed Sunday School Superintendent in 1973. He worked in the Outreach Ministry for many years. In other words, service to his church was a high priority. His legacy will continue to live on in the lives of his family, his friends and those he met along the way. Jim loved God, City Temple, his pastor, family, food, sports, and music. He was an avid Orioles and Ravens fan. He was a dedicated father who was always “there” for his children. In 1947, he married Virginia Thomas. Out of that union four children were born (Valerie, Virginia, James, Debbie). In 1957, he married Christyne; and, out of that union three children were born (Jody, Christopher, Jason). He married Martha Hargrove Ivey in January 2000. Dea. Ivey is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Martha; seven children, James(Genesis), Deborah, (Wilmond), Jody, Christopher (Ceres), Jason (Maria); two step-daughters, Carolyn (Charles), Bobbie Jean; one sister, Evelyn; two brothers, Cleo and Theo; one sister-in-law, Rose; 14 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, family and friends. He was predeceased by two daughters, Virginia and Valerie; and, one brother, Johnny.

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Jim Lawrence Ivey

March 14, 1924 - February 15, 2014