of Timbo, AR
February 20, 1977 - December 5, 2021
James Ivy, 44, of Timbo, Arkansas passed away on December 5, 2021 at Stone County Medical Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. James was born on February 20, 1977 at Calico Rock, Arkansas to the late Junior and Odeline (Johnson) Ivy. James graduated as valedictorian from Timbo High School in 1995. He attended Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Sociology. In April of 2000 through January 2007 James owned and operated Mountain View Flower and Gift Shop. In September of 2007 James began his calling as a funeral director at Roller Coffman and Roller Crouch Funeral Homes in Mountain View, Arkansas where he served families until 2021. James was a member of Red Doors Missionary Baptist Church where he served for many years as a deacon. James will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.
James is survived by sisters, Peggy Harris and husband Mike of Big Flat, Arkansas, Vickie Jenkins and husband Larry of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Patricia Ivy of Timbo, Arkansas; one niece, Cassie Porterfield and husband Nick of Conway, Arkansas; two nephews, Brandon Jenkins of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Brett Harris of Little Rock, Arkansas; two great-nieces, Tenley and Rosalyn Porterfield of Conway, Arkansas; one uncle, Dwight Johnson and wife Kay; two aunts, Judy Johnson and Wilma Johnson; as well as a host of many extended family and friends.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Junior and Odeline (Johnson) Ivy; paternal grandparents, Ulis and Ruby Clark; maternal grandparents, Willis and Argie Johnson; two uncles, Oyd Johnson and Kertis Johnson, and one aunt, Diana Price.
Graveside services for James will take place on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 12:00 PM at the Timbo Cemetery Pavilion in Timbo, Arkansas with Brother Junior Barham officiating. Brother Josh Looney will read the obituary and Brother Daryl Pitts will conduct the committal service.
Pallbearers are Nick Porterfield, Brandon Jenkins, Phillip Webb, Merlin Bontrager, Josh Avey, and Andy Avey. Honorary pallbearers are Members of Red Doors Missionary Baptist Church.
Anyone wishing to make a donation is asked to donate to the Timbo Cemetery Fund, PO Box 37, Timbo, Arkansas 72680.
Roller Crouch Funeral Home in Mountain View, Arkansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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69 Condolence(s)
Carissa Gillam
Saturday, March 4, 2023
I know it happened over a year ago, but we just learned of James’s passing. My husband and I knew James from our time with the MBSF at ASU. We are so saddened to learn James is no longer with us. Condolences to all his family and friends. You are in our prayers.
Sonja Jessen
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Dearest Family and friends,
I am so heart broken of the loss of James, another wonderful employee at Roller Crouch that has helped us in our time of loss and sorrow.
James also had a God given gift to comfort us in our time of need.
Our prayers to your family James I hope will help them in their time of sorrow as you helped us.
James smile just gave our hurting hearts reassurance that he too would take care of our loved ones.
James got his call from the Lord to leave this cruel earth we are on to walk with him. No sorrow or pain
If you think James smile was. Oh here on earth. Just think how big his smile will be when we see him again.
Prayers for the family and all those close to James and Thank you Lord for allowing us to share in James life.
Sonja Lawrence Jessen
No Tears Up There!! Other Side of Jordan!!
Charlotte & Kenneth Gaines
Thursday, December 9, 2021
We are saddened by learning of James death. He was such a wonderful person. My Mom, Martha Mealer, loved and worked with him. His family is in our prayers and thoughts. May God give you the comfort and peace that He alone provides when someone leaves us for Heaven.
douglas terry
Thursday, December 9, 2021
vickie, my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. i keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Wade Roper
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
My thoughts and prayers for the families. I’ve known James for a long time and was a great person.
Eugene Barham
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this time. Please feel God's arms around each of you today and in the weeks and years to come. May your great memories bring you peace and comfort.
Eugene Barham & Greg Packer
Dallas, TX
Bill and Zebbie McBride
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of James. He was a very compassionate person. James will be greatly missed. Prayers for his family.
Vic Waddell
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
One of the very best people I've ever know.. what a Honor and privilege. James and will truly be missed
Roger and Ramona Rorie
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Sorry for you girls loss James was always so nice to us and everyone else.
Marilyn Marcoccia
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
James was a kind man and dedicated funeral director. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to know and work with him. James will be missed.
Melisha Rodgers
Monday, December 6, 2021
Tricia, Peggy and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. James was always a kind and generous man.
He will be greatly missed. Prayers for your family!
Justin Donaldson
Monday, December 6, 2021
To James’ family,
May God be with you all during this time of grief. What a wonderful legacy that James left. He will be missed by so many, including his Roller Family.
Psalms 121
With All Our Respect,
Justin Donaldson and the staff of Roller-Chenal and Roller-Drummond Funeral Homes.
Dan and Patricia Stewart
Monday, December 6, 2021
So sorry...Our prayers are with you all.
Stella and Chuck Hastings
Monday, December 6, 2021
So sorry for the loss of your love one. James was a very kind man. Praying for the family.
Tim massey
Monday, December 6, 2021
Fly high James we will miss you!
Mazie Lee
Monday, December 6, 2021
I want to express my sympathies to you three sisters and to all the family and friends. It going to be different with James not smiling and showing his kind heart .... for that he was such a blessing to the funeral home where he worked. My prayers for all of you to have comfort and I know that God only can provide that. I love you all so very much.
JoAnn D. Jones
Monday, December 6, 2021
James was one in a million. There will never be another one like him. We all will miss him and all the good times we had working together. He was a great friend and a super boss, I will always remember the good times we had. James, June Bug (Junior), Trish, Vickie and Peggy made me feel like family. Prayers for all of you.
Love You All,
JoAnn
Sheila wilkey
Monday, December 6, 2021
I am so sorry God needed him this early in his life. Prayers to the family. RIP James gonna miss you.
Reuben Balentine
Monday, December 6, 2021
Patricia and family, We are so saddened to hear of James passing. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
John C Ridgley
Monday, December 6, 2021
James will be missed by all who knew him, especially the members of Red Doors Church. My prayers are with Trish.
Keith Barnes
Monday, December 6, 2021
A servant to those he served.
Keith Clark
Monday, December 6, 2021
May God continue to bless and comfort your family during this time of sorrow.
Keith and Marsha Clark
Annette Blackwell
Monday, December 6, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. James
was a very polite man. Prayers for the Ivy family.
Terry & D.Ann Phillips
Monday, December 6, 2021
Vickie and family,
So very sorry for your loss. I hope in time you will remember all of the 'good times' you guys had. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry & D.Ann
Rowdy & Carrie Ross
Monday, December 6, 2021
So sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you.
Ohmer Dyal
Monday, December 6, 2021
Enjoyed working with James over the years. My prayers for the family.
Jason Johnston & Family
Monday, December 6, 2021
To the family of James we send our prayers. I worked with James as a funeral director at Roller. He was always very kind.
SHIRLEY- EARL BARNES
Monday, December 6, 2021
WE ALWAYS THOUGHT A LOT OF JAMES AND HIS FAMILY. PRAYERS FOR PEACE DURING THIS TIME OF GRIEF, MAY BLESS THE FAMILY.
Becky (Snow) Chatman
Monday, December 6, 2021
So very sorry to hear of James’ passing. James was a great guy & will be missed by all that knew him
Cindy Wyatt
Monday, December 6, 2021
My heart is so heavy with the loss of my dear friend. James was my fellow funeral director and one of my best friends. I counted him as a brother. Praying for his sisters and all his family. The world is a little less brighter without you in it. Rest in Peace James.
Justin Lowery
Monday, December 6, 2021
James was a consistent source of kindness and helped many people during his life. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to know and work with him. James will be missed.
Karen Brown
Monday, December 6, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of James. I know he will be missed and he put up a good fight. My prayers are with the family.
Melanie
Monday, December 6, 2021
James will be greatly missed. But our loss is heaven’s gain.
John Barnes
Monday, December 6, 2021
My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences are extended to Patricia and the family of James. James was a gentleman in every respect and a dedicated funeral director with a servant's heart. It was my privilege to know and work with James in the Roller Funeral Homes. May he rest in peace.
Bill and Deb Riddick
Monday, December 6, 2021
To all of James’s family
God bless you we will be praying for you
James was a great guy and a good boss
He will be remembered for his heart of gold
Lisasolomoncomeaux
Monday, December 6, 2021
No words can express how sorry I’m too hear of james passing to know james and his family all are life I’m just soso very sorry prayers for the family and may God give them the strength understanding RIP James you are home. Lisa SolomonComeaux
Benny and LaVel Harris
Monday, December 6, 2021
James was always so kind and helpful during the loss of our family members. He will be missed. Prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Rochelle (Johnson) Ragsdale
Monday, December 6, 2021
James was a very sweet and fun cousin.
RIP James
Lana Smith
Monday, December 6, 2021
Heaven gained a great guy. James was one of my best friends. I have so many good memories of him. Praying for the family.
Kevin and Diane Phillips
Monday, December 6, 2021
Peggy, Vickie and Patricia and families, I am so sorry to hear this. James was a great guy. I will always remember him growing up there at the store. He was always such a sweet guy. He will be missed. Prayers for comfort and peace for your family.
Ronda G Ivy
Monday, December 6, 2021
James was a kind sweet man who was so good to everyone. His compassion was much appreciated. We will miss him and will pray for his family. Gerald and Ronda
Russ Ann Shannon
Monday, December 6, 2021
So sorry to hear about James. He was always smiling when I saw him. Prayers for the family.
Gail McClung Ferrell
Monday, December 6, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. James was a good man. Prayers for your family.
Carla Southern-Cutrer
Monday, December 6, 2021
Peggy, Vicki, and Patricia, my heart is breaking for you. The world has lost one of the kindest, gentlest souls. Heaven is rejoicing because I know he has joined your Mom and Dad. Prayers for you girls! Until we meet again, James!
Ann and Kevin Cartwright
Monday, December 6, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. The family will be in our thoughts and prayers. He was a nice man that helped me and my family during our time of need.
Amanda Tilley Brewee
Monday, December 6, 2021
Vicky, Patricia, Peggy I am so sorry for the loss of James. He was a great guy always so polite and caring of others. He will be greatly missed.
Sondra Cownie
Monday, December 6, 2021
I am so sorry for James’ passing. Your family is in our prayers. I will be thinking of you and praying for you.
William Stroud, SCHG
Monday, December 6, 2021
James was always very helpful in helping prepare for rendering of Military Honors for a Veteran.
Lola Becker Taylor
Monday, December 6, 2021
Patricia ,Peggy, Vickie I am so sorry for the loss of your brother.No words can express the pain and sorrow you all are going through at this time.I will be praying for all of you.
Phyllis Cary Reuther
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Prayers and condolences to the family. Many memories of James.
Mark Gammill
Sunday, December 5, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Mark and Vickie Gammill
Katie Martin
Sunday, December 5, 2021
This world lost one of the best people. James and I were in the same class and we had a lot of great times through the years. I will miss you my friend. God Bless all the family that have to say goodbye.
Anthony, Cindy, & Ethan Avey
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Our hearts are breaking for you all. James was a very dear friend and a very special person. He was one of the funniest men I've ever met...without even trying. Lol. He will be missed by so many! Our prayers are with you all.
With all our love,
The Aveys
Kasey Sims
Sunday, December 5, 2021
He was one of the nicest directors at Roller. He was such a patient and kind help when I have had to plan loved ones services over the many years. Such a great loss! Prayers for his family. He will be greatly missed!
Shawn and Ladeanna Strutton
Sunday, December 5, 2021
So sorry to hear about James, RIP, prayers for the family
Odis and Pat Stevens
Sunday, December 5, 2021
May the God of all comfort be with the family. He was a special guy and will be missed!
Karen Baugh
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Condolences to the family. I am so sorry and I love you all very much.
Wanda Vannatter
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Many prayers for James’ family. He was a true Christian and everyone who knew him know he is in Heaven.
We’ve gone to church with James and Trish for many years and love them both like family.
Betty (Johnson) Owen
Sunday, December 5, 2021
My heart breaks for James and all his family members. May they take comfort in the good memories they had from years past.
Rest In Peace James.
Ellie Dunbar
Sunday, December 5, 2021
James you was a good and very sweet man who always put a
Smilier on my heart Rip my sweet friend James you will be missed a lot and never be forgotten
Marianne Green
Sunday, December 5, 2021
James was one of my best friends. Very good guy! So very sorry for your loss 😢
Reece Hubberd
Sunday, December 5, 2021
So sorry for your loss,prayers for the family
Betty and William Cooper
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Peggy, Vickie, Patricia, and families our sincerest condolences to all of James’s family and friends. Please know that we are praying for comfort for all of you during this difficult time. He made an impact on everyone who knew him. I have fond memories of James, Tara, Holly and Lana from school, and will always cherish them. He was a wonderful person and friend, I know all of you are saddened by his loss, but he has a wonderful home in Heaven now where there is no pain, and, most importantly, we will be with him again one day. Love you all.
Jessica Sullivan
Sunday, December 5, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. James was a wonderful friend. You are in our prayers.
Brian and Jessica
Ralph and Peggy
Gerald Gray
Sunday, December 5, 2021
To James' family:
He will be missed, but not forgotten by me.
James had a heart of gold.
Rest in peace.
Gerald
Freda Cruse Hardison
Sunday, December 5, 2021
I am soooo very sad to hear of James' passing. It is never easy to bury our family especially our children. I am here if anyone needs to talk. I love you all - Freda
Betty R Gray
Sunday, December 5, 2021
James you will be missed. I always enjoyed talking with you when I used to travel to Mtn View for visits and after moving to the area. You were quite an inspiration to many families in the area especially for the family grieving sessions you held to help everyone cope with their losses. I hope your sisters will always cherish the love you had for them. God Bless you.
Brenda Lewis
Sunday, December 5, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, James has left us at to young of an age, however, he is rejoicing and not in any more pain. I am praying for all of you during this time.
Glenda Martin
Sunday, December 5, 2021
James was one of the kindest people I have ever been around. Prayers for his family.