John Albert Ivey

April 7, 1936 - July 11, 2020

John Albert “Pop” Ivey, 84, of Powder Springs, GA passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Marietta, GA. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 2 o’clock at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Macland Chapel with Rev. Barry Lancaster officiating. He will be interred with his wife Sara Ivey at Milford Church Cemetery. John is survived by his children, John David Ivey & wife Debi, Maurice Albert Ivey & husband Marty, Rosemary Louise Ivey Gutkin & husband Jack, William Perry Apperson & wife Terrie, Franklin Roy Apperson & wife Julianne, Lee Apperson Stipe & husband Brian, and Lynn Apperson Dean & husband Roger(deceased); 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Sara Walker Ivey. John was born to Albert & Mary Ivey on Tuesday, April 7, 1936 in Marietta, GA. He served his country proudly in the United States Army. John married the love of his life, Sara Walker Ivey in 1984, they were married for 33 years until her passing in 2017. John was a good provider for his family, working for many years in the parts department for General Motors. He was a caring man and spent many years helping people involved with Alcoholic Anonymous. John’s faith was important to him, and he shared that with people in need. He was a loving, husband, father, and grandfather. His caring presence will be forever missed. Arrangements made under the caring guidance of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home www.mayeswarddobbins.com 770-943-1511