Jimmy Ivy

Jimmy D. "Jim" Ivy was born July 1, 1934 to Luther and Flora Ivy in Memphis, Texas, and passed from this life on January 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 October 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 that 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. 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 Bell, 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.

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.

Visitation

Chapel of Hope
3321 N. Dal Paso
Hobbs, NM  88240
Sunday, January 13, 2019
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Service

Funeral Service

Taylor Memorial Baptist Church
1700 E. Yeso
Hobbs, NM  88240
Monday, January 14, 2019
10:00 am

Cemetery

Gaines County Cemetery - 1:00 pm New Mexico Time
Co Rd 301
Seminole, TX  79360

Memorial Contributions

Shriners International for the Shriners Hospitals for Children
6600 Zuni R. SE
Albuquerque, NM  87108