James Cecil Ivey, 79, of the Appleton community in Brewton, died Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, after an extended illness.
Mr. Ivey was a native and lifelong resident of the Brewton area. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked as a plumber/mechanic at T.R. Miller Mill Co. for several years.
The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Ppleton Assembly of God Church with Bros. Russ McDonald and Timothy McDonald officiating. Burial followed at Weaver Cemetery with Craver's Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Ivey is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marilyn Morris Ivey of Brewton; one son, Cecil Ray Ivey of Brewton; one daughter, Denise (John) Allen of Brewton; two sisters, Daisy Portwood of Brewton and Renell “Betty” (Mike) Johnson of East Brewton; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews, nieces and other family members.
Mr. Ivey was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Myra Lee Ivey; one brother, Jimmy Ray Ivey; and two sisters, Jeanette Wright and Idell Johnson.