Melvin Ivy

MELVIN MEL IVY Marion-Melvin Mel Ivy, 88, died 1:45 P.M., Saturday, November 8, 2003 at his residence. Mel was born November 27, 1914 in Williamson County to Eligah Pal & Ida (Deaton) Ivy. He married Mary Ann (Borum) Ivy on July 2, 1934 in Bethalto, Illinois. She preceded him in death on July 16, 1983. He was a retried coal miner & farmer. When he was younger he played minor league baseball. He attended Marion Second Baptist Church. He was a member of the Marion Eagles. Survivors Include. Sister & Brother In Law: Mary & J.D. Dungey of Marion Special Friend & Caregiver: Dortha Williams of Marion Step Daughter: June Webb of St. Louis, MO. Step Grand Daughter: Penny Payne of Alton, IL. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, three brothers and step daughter. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Burial will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Marion. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Memorial envelopes are available at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.