JIMMY (JIM) IVY
Jimmy D. “Jim” Ivy was born July 1, 1934 to Luther and Flora Ivy in Memphis, Texas, and passed from this life on Jan. 9, 2019 in Hobbs, NM.
He was the third of four children. Jimmy graduated from Seminole High School and later attended Western New Mexico University on a football scholarship.
He was preceded in death in death by his parents; first wife, Billy June Ivy; siblings: John Ivy, Bobby Ivy, Mary Jo (Jerry) Baker and her husband E.B. Baker; son, Terry Ivy and grandson, Aaron “Brit” Arther.
Jim married the love of his life, Earline Ivy on Oct. 14, 1977, and they recently celebrated 41 wonderful years of marriage.
He retired from Great Plains Water-Texland after 36.5 years of committed service as Superintendent.
He attended Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Hobbs, NM. Jim was a member of Hobbs Masonic Lodge #63 and a 32nd degree Mason of Las Cruces Valley Scottish Rite. He was also a member of Ballut Abyad Shrine and Lea County Shrine Club. Jim thoroughly enjoyed drinking morning coffee and playing dominos with his brethren.
Jim was a kind, forgiving, and faithful Christian man who never knew a stranger. He loved to attend games and show his support for the Seminole Indians, Hobbs Eagles, and Texas Tech Red Raider basketball teams. He had a spark for life that is remembered through numerous cherished memories and a great deal of love.
He is survived by his wife, Earline Ivy of the home; his children, Marty (Lori) Ivy of Harker Heights, TX; Danny (Angela) Ivy of Elmore, OH; Paul (Cecilia) Ivy of Seminole, TX; Bobby Arther of Hobbs, NM; and Kenneth (Lori) Arther of Roswell, NM. Grandchildren: Misty Johnson, Brandon Arther, Kristy Arther, Chris Ivy, Vickie Ivy, Jenna Arther, Jennifer Hyland, Casey Fisher, Chelsey Ivy, Caitlyn Ivy, Camryn Ivy, Colton Ivy, and Carson Ivy; nine great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 6600 Zuni Rd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108.
Services were entrusted to Chapel of Hope. The service was held Monday, Jan. 14, at Taylor Memorial Baptist Church in Hobbs. Interment followed at Gaines County Cemetery in Seminole, TX. Online condolences may be made at: www.chapelofhopefunerals.com
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free.
I’m following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
I’ve found that peace at close of day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss.
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much.
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief.
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up you hearts and share with me.
God wanted me now; he set me free. PD
