Eddie Lynn Ivy, a loving husband, father, and grandfather was taken into the arms of our Loving Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 66. Services for Mr. Ivy will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Southern Oaks Baptist Church in Tyler with Brother Bennie Portwood officiating. Burial will follow the Sunday service at Walnut Grove Cemetery on FM 344 in the Walnut Grove community of Smith County. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.
Mr. Ivy passed away at his home near the Walnut Grove community. He was born June 26, 1951 in Tyler to Maurice and Loutokah (Starnes) Ivy. Eddie was a Freemason and member of Bullard Lodge #785. One of his greatest joys was singing in the Celebration Choir at Green Acres Baptist Church. Eddie had a beautiful voice worthy of recording, and he had blessed many with his singing. He was a father of two and grandfather of three. He was their “Papa.” Eddie loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and golfing. He graduated from John Tyler High School in 1969. He was a Master Electrician and successful owner of Ivy Electric for 30 years.
Eddie was preceded in death by his mother, Loutokah Ivy and a nephew, Stephen Cooney. He is survived by his father, Maurice Ivy; his loving wife of 46 years, Jeanne (Baxter) Ivy; daughter, Misti and her husband Jeremy Rowden of Bullard; son, Matthew Ivy of Denver, Colorado; three grandsons, Clay Rowden, Brett Rowden and Lane Rowden; sister, Ginger Eaton and her husband Randy; brothers, Larry Ivy and Carl Ivy; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Gary McClure, Roy Ivy, Craig Cook, Clay Rowden, Brett Rowden, and Lane Rowden. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Johnson and Sammy Williams.
If desired, memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Boulevard, Tyler, Texas 75701.
Eddie, when I think of you it takes me to your boxing days and lots of laughs at school!!! You were always the life of the reunions and I Loved it when you sang "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" to me and you actually did get down on your knees!!!!! Lots of Prayers for your Family!!!!!!!
Eddie Ivey, what a great guy! In High School he was always there to "listen" to my woes. He never turned a deaf ear to me. He was also funny as heck...making me and any group of friends gathered together laugh to tears!. RIP, Eddie. Fondly, Marsha (Hudson) McCoy
I really got to know Eddie more after high school at the reunion get togethers etc. He was always funny and entertaining and as someone said a great listener! I also did nt know what a beautiful singing voice he had until lately Eddie, Audie, Carleta Cates and I sang gospels songs as a quartet at the Cates lakehouse several years ago at a pre-reunion get together ( they sang I screeched) and he would reluctantly sing at some reunions. He was a nice person and will be missed!
Claudia P. McKee (Steed)
Much love to the family during this time of loss. God’s bless you.
Thomas A. Thompson
R.I.P. Eddie
Carolyn Y. Harris (Johns)
I am sorry to hear about the loss of another brother in our class. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless!
Gayle Reece (Reece)
Tyler Paper Obituary for Eddie Lynn Ivy
Eddie Lynn Ivy, a loving husband, father, and grandfather was taken into the arms of our Loving Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 66. Services for Mr. Ivy will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. at Southern Oaks Baptist Church in Tyler with Brother Bennie Portwood officiating. Burial will follow the Sunday service at Walnut Grove Cemetery on FM 344 in the Walnut Grove community of Smith County. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Highway, in Tyler.
Mr. Ivy passed away at his home near the Walnut Grove community. He was born June 26, 1951 in Tyler to Maurice and Loutokah (Starnes) Ivy. Eddie was a Freemason and member of Bullard Lodge #785. One of his greatest joys was singing in the Celebration Choir at Green Acres Baptist Church. Eddie had a beautiful voice worthy of recording, and he had blessed many with his singing. He was a father of two and grandfather of three. He was their “Papa.” Eddie loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and golfing. He graduated from John Tyler High School in 1969. He was a Master Electrician and successful owner of Ivy Electric for 30 years.
Eddie was preceded in death by his mother, Loutokah Ivy and a nephew, Stephen Cooney. He is survived by his father, Maurice Ivy; his loving wife of 46 years, Jeanne (Baxter) Ivy; daughter, Misti and her husband Jeremy Rowden of Bullard; son, Matthew Ivy of Denver, Colorado; three grandsons, Clay Rowden, Brett Rowden and Lane Rowden; sister, Ginger Eaton and her husband Randy; brothers, Larry Ivy and Carl Ivy; and many nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Gary McClure, Roy Ivy, Craig Cook, Clay Rowden, Brett Rowden, and Lane Rowden. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Johnson and Sammy Williams.
If desired, memorials may be made to The Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Boulevard, Tyler, Texas 75701.
Audie Adams
Eddie, when I think of you it takes me to your boxing days and lots of laughs at school!!! You were always the life of the reunions and I Loved it when you sang "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" to me and you actually did get down on your knees!!!!! Lots of Prayers for your Family!!!!!!!
Love ya,
Audie
Marsha Hudson (McCoy)
Eddie Ivey, what a great guy! In High School he was always there to "listen" to my woes. He never turned a deaf ear to me. He was also funny as heck...making me and any group of friends gathered together laugh to tears!. RIP, Eddie. Fondly, Marsha (Hudson) McCoy
Judith E. Loechel (Bergbower)
My sincere condolences to Eddie's wife,Jennie and all the family and friends that he has left behind. May you rest in peace Eddie ➕➕➕Sherrol Kay Lollar (Schewe)
May God comfort your family and friends as only He can. Rest in peace.
Joyce D. Stroud
I really got to know Eddie more after high school at the reunion get togethers etc. He was always funny and entertaining and as someone said a great listener! I also did nt know what a beautiful singing voice he had until lately Eddie, Audie, Carleta Cates and I sang gospels songs as a quartet at the Cates lakehouse several years ago at a pre-reunion get together ( they sang I screeched) and he would reluctantly sing at some reunions. He was a nice person and will be missed!