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Michael Lee Ivy

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Michael Lee Ivy, 77, of Benton passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Hot Springs. He was born December 3, 1936 in McGehee, Ark. to the late Thomas L. and Eunice DeArmond Ivy. Mr. Ivy was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and had worked for the State of Arkansas in Administrative Services Management. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of The Knights of Columbus. In addition to his parents, one brother, Teddy M. Ivy of Texas and one niece also preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Jane Ivy; sister-in-law, Nita Ivy of San Antonio, Texas; two nephews; three nieces, other relatives, and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2014 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church with Father Philip Reaves and Father Y.C. Irudayaraj officiating. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. A Rosary Service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday evening June 15th at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home Chapel (501-315-4047) with a period of visitation following. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 930 W. Cross St., Benton, Ark. 72015. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.

Published June 14, 2014

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