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Submitted: 2/28/20 • Approved: 2/28/20 • Last Updated: 3/2/20 • R275098-G239104-S3
Billie J.
October 18, 1934-August 21, 1976
Jimmy D.
July 1, 1934-January 9, 2019
*Obituary
Jimmy D. “Jim” Ivy was born July 1, 1934 to Luther and Flora Ivy in Memphis and passed from this life on January 9, 2019 in Hobbs, NM. He was the third of four children. Jimmy graduated from Seminole High School and later attended Western New Mexico University on a football scholarship. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Billy June Ivy; siblings: John Ivy, Bobby Ivy, Mary Jo “Jerry” Baker and her husband E.B. Baker; son, Terry Ivy and grandson, Aaron “Brit” Arther.
Jim married the love of his life, Earline Ivy on October 14, 1977, and they recently celebrated 41 wonderful years of marriage.
He retired from Great Plains Water-Texland after 36.5 years of committed service as Superintendent. He attended Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Hobbs, NM. Jim was a member of Hobbs Masonic Lodge #63 and a 32nd degree Mason of Las Cruces Valley Scottish Rite. He was also a member of Ballut Abyad Shrine and Lea County Shrine Club. Jim thoroughly enjoyed drinking morning coffee and playing dominos with his brethren.
Jim was a kind, forgiving, and faithful Christian man that never knew a stranger. He loved to attend games and show his support for the Seminole Indians, Hobbs Eagles, and Texas Tech Red Raider basketball teams. He had a spark for life that is remembered through numerous cherished memories and a great deal of love.
He is survived by his wife, Earline Ivy of the home. Children: Marty (Lori) Ivy of Harker Heights; Danny (Angela) Ivy of Elmore, OH; Paul (Cecilia) Ivy of Seminole; Bobby Arther of Hobbs, NM; and Kenneth (Lori) Arther of Roswell, NM. Grandchildren: Misty Johnson, Brandon Arther, Kristy Arther, Chris Ivy, Vickie Ivy, Jenna Arther, Jennifer Hy-land, Casey Fisher, Chelsey Ivy, Caitlyn Ivy, Camryn Ivy, Colton Ivy, and Carson Ivy; nine great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 6600 Zuni Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Services are entrusted to Chapel of Hope. Public viewing and visitation will be held at Chapel of Hope on Sunday from 1-6 PM. The service is scheduled for Monday, January 14, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Hobbs. Interment is scheduled for 1:00 PM New Mexico time at Gaines County Cemetery in Seminole. Online condolences may be made at: www.chapelofhopefunerals.com.
Source: Seminole Sentinel.
Contributed on 2/28/20 by neldapat
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