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GRANITEVILLE, SC - Robert "Lee" Ivey, Jr., age 87, of Graniteville, S.C., husband of the late Shirley Sterling Ivey and son of the late Robert Lee Ivey, Sr. and the late Effie Burckhalter Ivey, entered into rest at University Hospital on Thursday, February 18, 2016.
He is survived by daughters, Teresa (Cecil) Scott of Graniteville and Sharon Harley of Warrenville; sons, Steve Ivey and Kevin (Elaine) Ivey both of Graniteville; a sister, Peggy (James) Kitchings of Aiken, S.C.; sister-in-law, Betty Wilkins; brother-in-law, Malcolm (Betty) Sterling both of Beech Island, S.C.; grandchildren, Dana Richardson, Brad (Ashley) Ivey, Brandi (Freddie) Busbee, Jason Whaley, Staci (Tony) Smith, Kayla Scott, Brittany Ivey and
Wesley (Ashleigh Dent) Ivey; Great Grandchildren, Gavin and Emerson Ivey; Jake, Owen and Kate Busbee; Kyndall & Korbin Smith.
He was born in Graniteville, S.C. and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County. He was a member and lifetime Sexton of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Graniteville, S.C. He was a US Navy Veteran. He loved his grandchildren with all his heart and was fondly known by them as Big PaPa and Little PaPa. His family stated that he loved hunting, fishing and just anything to do with the outdoors. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He shall be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched during the 87 years that God granted him on this earth. Death cannot destroy precious memories, and he shall live on the hearts of his loved ones. There is a consolation in knowing that he is in a better place where the soul shall never die, and no more sad goodbyes are ever spoken.
The family will receive friends at Christian Heritage Church in Graniteville on Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 1:30 until 2:45 PM, at which time the procession will leave the church for a service celebrating his life at at the Graniteville Cemetery at 3:00 PM with Rev. Stephen Phillips officiating. The Pallbearers will be Cecil Scott, Tony Smith, Freddie Busbee, Brad Ivey, Wesley and Terry Hudson.
Memorials, in his honor, may be made to the Children's Medical Center, 1446 Harper St., Augusta, Georgia 30912. Napier Funeral Home, Inc., 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. 29829 is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Ivey
Sandra Barton Raymer
February 21, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless and comfort your family at this tone.
Fred Sanders
February 20, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Lee's family and friends. I am deeply saddened by the loss of a friend and fellow church member.
Jesse & Rosemary Joiner
February 20, 2016
Rejoice in the Lord and enjoy your reunion.
Kim Britt - Grice
February 20, 2016
Offering Much Sympathy to all that Love "Mr. Lee" ❤ Such a Blessing to have parents that Live, Laugh, Love with Faith, Family & Friends . Teresa, Steve, Sharon, Kevin & Grandchildren ~ You are such a compliment to your parents ~ may we all learn from them. ❤ Kim
Eleanor Cromwell
February 20, 2016
Very sorry for the family's loss. I have many fond memories of Mr. Ivey and his family from my youth at St. Paul's Church. My prayers are with you at this sad time.
Linda and Danny Johnson
February 20, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Teresa, Sharon and family, you guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Shealy
February 20, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are for your family. May the Lord Bless all of you during this difficult time. A precious life leaves us with precious memories. Love to all of you.
Wanda Burckhalter Shealy
Eunice and Bo New
February 20, 2016
To the Ivey Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mr Lee was a special person.
Love Eunice and Bo New
Bubba and Pam Barwick
February 19, 2016
Steve, you are in our prayers.
Peyton & LuAnne Northington
February 19, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Diamond
February 19, 2016
Sharon, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
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