Levis Ivie, age 90 of Commerce, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Born in Cornelia, Georgia on July 8, 1928, he was a son of the late Taft and Maybelle Erwin Ivie. Mr. Ivie retired from maintenance with Fieldale Farm Corp. after many years of service. He enjoyed farming, especially his Tuff Bilt Tractors, loved woodworking, and was a faithful member of The Torch Worship Center.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lenolia Taylor Ivie; brother, Donald Ivie, and sister, Sandra Horne.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Beck Ivie of Commerce; sons, Dale & Brenda Ivie of Cornelia and Ricky & Doris Ivie of Lawrencevile; daughter, Wanda Gale & Harold Shedd of Kingsland; step sons, Mike & Cindy Faulkner of Kennesaw and Phil & Laura Faulkner of Alpharetta; sister, Charlotte McConnell of Cornelia; 7 grandchildren; 3 step grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 step great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at The Torch Worship Center with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in Yonah Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
