Joe David Ivey, 69, of Arch, Okla., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, at his home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Joe was born on Sept. 10, 1953 in McAlester, Okla., to "R.C." and Thelma Ivey.  He grew up in Dow, Okla. and was a member of the Haileyville High School class of 1972, and received his State FFA degree.  He was an honorary lifetime member of both Haileyville and Hartshorne FFA Chapters.  He entered into the U.S. National Guard and served for 20 years, all the while working throughout his life at Coca-Cola; and Aerotronics, before reaching his final place of employment, Spirit AeroSystems.  His working life ended with his retirement after 42 years with Spirit.

Joe married the love of his life, Patricia Scott-Ivey, on May 3, 1975.  They lived their days raising kids and livestock in Arch.  He was a passionate and loving husband and father.  They had six children, of whom he was extremely proud, adored, never gave up on, and always pushed to do their best.  He also has 8 grandchildren that he was equally proud of.

Joe was a real presence to all who knew him.  One of his greatest joys was working and being alongside the show family at the livestock shows.  He was an avid outdoorsman, and attended Haileyville Church of Christ.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, RC and Thelma Ivey; his sister, Sharon Anderson; and his brother, Kenny Ivey.

Joe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Pat Ivey of Arch; his children, Steven Ivey of Moore, Okla., , Angela Cooley and husband Greg of Hartshorne, Jody Ivey of McAlester, Michelle Phillips of Hartshorne, David Ivey and wife Dawn of Arch, and Michael Ivey and wife Christy of McAlester; his grandchildren, Brock, Brice, and Bryley Cooley, Raylee Jo Phillips, James and Jacob Taylor, Harbor Faye Ivey, and Jayden Ivey; his brother Terry Ivey and wife Dee Dee Ivey; 2 sisters-in-law, Polly Goddard and Kathy Freeman; aunts, Lois Cooley and Billie Johnson; and along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17, 2023 at the First Assembly of God Church in Hartshorne, with Pastor Mike Pittman officiating.  Interment will follow at Blanco Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Terry Ivey, Jeff Irwin, Toby Irwin, Randy Irwin, Bruce Barcheers, James Goddard, Curtis Ray, and Allan Ray.  Honorary pallbearers will include Greg Cooley, Jimmy "Snuffy" Williams, Gary Mordecai, Jack McDougal, Mike Slover, Mike Mabry, Gary Ivey, Mike Haskins, Monte Ivey, Alford Smith, Jacob Edmond, and Shawn Sparks.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Brumley-Mills Funeral Home in Hartshorne.