. JL supported his family in every endeavor and was always proud to be a husband, father and a grandfather. He worked hard to give them all the things they needed and more. He was a family man through and through. JL enjoyed hunting, fishing, tending to his cattle, and watching barrel racing. JL is proceeded in death by his parents Robert Dennie and Pearl Ivey, and his siblings Christine Woods, Robert E Lee Ivey, Agnes Estelle Ivey, Melvin Ivey, Elsie Loise, Pearlie Holland, Hazel Junker, and Eula Welhunt. JL lives on in the hearts of his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra, sons John Jr, Tom and wife Dina and his granddaughter Faith. As well as his two sisters Margie Woodcock, Lula Hales, and brother Tommy Ivey. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 28th, 2018, 1 pm at McCaleb Funeral Home chapel. Visitation with the family beginning at 11 am. "The pain felt upon the departure of loved ones from this life will generally mirror the joy we felt while they remained with us" -Sam Storms