Benjamin Scott Ivey

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February 21, 2021 · via iPhone

Fun times at Gran Gran and Papa’s house with cousins

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February 21, 2021 · via iPhone

Uncle Frank and Ben, my favorite of Bo and Ben and Jamie and Ben at Calloway Gardens

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February 21, 2021 · via iPhone

Ben,
I have put off writing on this memorial site. Maybe if I didn’t we could all wake up and this past month wouldn’t have happened with your passing. If it were only that easy. We are mourning your passing and have been heartbroken with Richard... more

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Missie Davidson Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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February 15, 2021 · via iPhone

Ben,

Although I grew up as the oldest in my family, you were always my big Brother.

I knew you were special at an early age, so much, that every time we were together I acted, dressed, and even tried emulating your thick southern-accent. You captured... more

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Richard & Cheryl Ivey Those are very sweet memories, Nick. Thank you for sharing!
- February 21, 2021

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February 14, 2021 · via iPhone

It feels like I woke up on the moon without you here. I felt like I had always known you, from the moment I met you. Looking back, maybe God knew we only had so much time together. You always made sure I knew how you much you loved me. I never had to... more

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February 13, 2021 · via iPhone

Ben was the best "Santa" and we'd just talked about how his job was to always write letters to the girls from Santa (and to eat the cookies). I'm very thankful we had this past Christmas with him and that the girls LOVED loving on him. They... more

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February 12, 2021

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February 12, 2021 · via iPhone

So funny story
First time Joe and I met Ben he was 8 months old. We are at Jessica and David’s wedding rehearsal and Joe was in charge of Ben. Ben fell asleep on Joe’s shoulder and all was good. Soon Ben woke up look at Joe started to cry then thre... more

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February 12, 2021 · via iPhone

Ben, you always had a beautiful smile and a big bear hug. I loved your laugh and wicked humor. Rest easy darling
We love you
Aunt Jeanette and Uncle Joe

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February 12, 2021

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February 12, 2021 · via iPhone

No matter how much time goes by, I will never forget my first boy/girl party with my birthday twin! Life took us in different directions and although we weren’t as close now as we were back then, we always took the time to wish each other happy b-day... more

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Jennifer Deaton I still have and love this picture
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February 12, 2021 · via iPhone

While I never met Ben personally, I have him to thank for a pup that changed our lives and made everyone happy. Rudy/Bagel would have never shown up at our doorstep and entered the house if Ben hadn’t adopted him (and if mama Jennifer wouldn’t have... more

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February 12, 2021

What can I say, life with Ben was an adventure and totally unpredictable. From an early age, he pushed the boundaries and lived in the extremes with his actions and his emotions. That never changed.

Ben's life was in many ways a world of contradictions... moreWhat can I say, life with Ben was an adventure and totally unpredictable. From an early age, he pushed the boundaries and lived in the extremes with his actions and his emotions. That never changed.

Ben's life was in many ways a world of contradictions and surprises. He had zero tolerance for physical pain, but invented a game with his friends where they'd throw a football at each other and had to stand there without moving and take the hit. He called it "Ouch". He was terrified of roller coasters but didn't mind jumping out of planes in the Army. He never shared a story that didn't end in a totally fantastical, unimaginable, and mostly impossible way.

I am so sad that life's disappointments had such a profound impact on him and that he struggled so much with addiction. I am disappointed that some of his choices and behaviors negatively compete with the positive and beautiful memories. But in reality, isn't that true of all of us?

I will miss our time hunting and our cooking challenges. I will miss his crazy stories and ideas and his extreme support for Donald Trump. It was hard to accept that I couldn't save him, but God could and God did. I am thankful that he was leaning into God before he got sick and I'm excited to see him again in heaven.

To say Ben drove me crazy would be a bit of an understatement, but I loved him, I do love him, and I always will.
Dad

My first real interaction with you was at your 7th birthday party. We never let you live down sneezing on your cake instead of blowing out the candles. From that moment on you kept us on our toes and gave us many gray hairs (well your Dad's just fell out). You were never short of stories that had a wow or shock ending ... were they real or just real to you ... we still don't know.

I am mad, sad, and hurt at all the potential you had and never found. We all saw it in you but you never seemed to find it yourself. We are proud of the college graduate, Army veteran, sweet and sensitive son, brother, grandson, and uncle that you were. I will miss you more than you can know! You were loved! I am thankful that you are now at peace.
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