James Ronald Ivey
June 2, 1940 ~ February 13, 2024
Born in:
Kings Mountain, NC
Resided in:
Carthage, NC
James Ronald Ivey, 83, of Carthage, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.
A native of North Carolina, he grew up in Kings Mountain and was a son of the late Paul and Mozelle Roberson Ivey. James was a US Army veteran serving during Vietnam. He overcame many adversities in his life but would eventually find God and turn his life around. He was a handyman and worked as a Butcher for Walmart until his retirement. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. James is remembered for his deep love for the Lord and his willingness to do anything to help others.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette Cook.
He is survived by his son James R. Ivey of Gastonia, NC.
A funeral service will be at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Carthage on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 2 p.m. with Pastor’s Mike Garner and Eugene Ussery officiating. Burial will follow with military honors in the church cemetery.
Condolences to the family may be made at PinesFunerals.com.
Services entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
Services
Funeral Service: February 19, 2024 2:00 pm
in peace Ronald, you fought a long, courageous battle.
Mr James, where do I begin to find the words needed to honor a man whom I regarded so highly? You taught this young buck so much about life, which I thought I already knew, even when I didn’t realize you were doing it. I’ll never forget our trips to Kings Mountain swapping out your antique cars, those trips were the best, and your stories were even better. The best thing Walmart ever did for me was cross our paths and for that I’m eternally grateful. I know you’ve found peace because you already had it here on earth. I hope I can be half the man you were Mr James. Til we meet again old friend.
My sincere condolences 🙏🏽
I am at a loss for words, but what I do know, is that you have affected so many of us in a good way. Wise words, compassion, and being such a good friend, we will definitely never forget you. 💜
I still have the receipt from the gun I bought from James! He sold me a nice pistol and we went to be ‘professional’ in one of his antique vehicles. During the paperwork transaction a certain Cedric pulled up next to us and James just points the damn gun at him and starts laughing. I saw him a few more times at Food Lion in Whispering Pines and we’d catch up. Faster horses, younger women , older whiskey, and more money. God bless you buddy !
You had a heart of gold and you always had that million dollar smile. Prayers for your family!!