Norman Straham Ivie

Norman Straham Ivie, age 81, Athens, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014.

Mr. Ivie was born on September 9, 1933, in Mountain City, Georgia, to the late James Pryor and Ruby Carnes Ivie. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Paul Ivie, Russell Ivie and Edgar Ivie. Mr. Ivie was a member of Forest Heights Baptist Church where he served on the deacon board, taught Sunday school and was the church treasurer for 32 years. He was a graduate of Piedmont College. Mr. Ivie spent 8 years in the United States army Reserve. He was retired from General Wire and Cable.

Survivors include his wife, Geneva Fleming Ivie, Athens, GA; son, Brad Ivie, Athens, GA; brother and daughter in law, Douglas and Donna Ivie, Clarkesville, GA; sister in law, Marnell Ivie, Clarkesville, GA; granddaughter, Scarlet Ivie; several great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the Athens Memory Gardens with Rev. Charles Purdy officiating.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, 245 Central Ave, Demorest, GA 30535. (706) 778-1700.

Those wishing to express online condolences to the Ivie family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.