Mr. Walter George Ivey, age 95, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Magnolia Manor. Mr. Ivey was born in Richland, Georgia on May 27, 1927 to Robert Ellis and Ethel Holloman Ivey.  Mr. Ivey served as Chief Engineer in the Merchant Marines and later for SeaLand Shipping Company with services world-wide and retired in 1983.

Mr. Ivey was preceded in death by his parents and brothers:  Cecil Ivey, Oliver Ivey and Ellis Ivey and his sisters: Thelma Leidy, Jewell Sutton, and Mary Leak.

Additionally, he is survived by many nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022 at 11:30 AM at Harmony Cemetery in Richland with the Rev. Robert Orr officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Sumter Retirement Village, Magnolia Manor, and Phoebe Hospice.