George Spencer Ivory Jr.

Attorney George S. Ivory, Jr. of Little Rock, Ark. passed away August 21, 2016, after a valiant struggle with cancer. He was born February 8, 1943, to George S. Ivory Sr. and Verdie Haynie Ivory. He had been a faithful member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Little Rock. Ivory was a practicing attorney for over 33 years. He was a partner in the firm of Walker, Roaf, Campbell, Ivory and Dunklin until 1996 when he founded the Ivory Law Firm. Additionally, Attorney Ivory helped to establish the first minority-owned radio station and one of the first African-American owned mortgage companies in Arkansas. Born in Camden, Ark., Mr. Ivory graduated from Oak Grove High School in Rosston, Ark., and he earned a B.S. degree from the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arkansas - Little Rock, Bowen School of Law. Attorney Ivory is survived by his beloved wife, Rose Ivory; son, George Ivory, III; daughter, Jennifer Ivory; brother, William Ivory (Billye); two nieces, Monica Ivory and Kimberley Ivory; and a host of relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. September 2, 2016, at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 815 West 16th St., Little Rock. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock, Ark. Arrangements by: Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 S. Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.