David L. Ivey

Mr. David L. Ivey transitioned peacefully into eternal rest Thursday morning, September 17, 2026, at his residence in Hopewell, Virginia, surrounded by family.

He was born April 10, 1951, in Sussex County, Virginia, to the late Eddie Monroe and Effie Marie Ivey. David was also preceded in death by his sister, Pauline H. Ivey; his brother, Willie M. Ivey; his maternal grandparents, Wade and Nettie Brown Gilliam; his paternal grandparents, Earnest and Beatrice Ellsworth Ivey; and his stepfather, Reverend Thomas L. Parker.

At an early age, he joined the Greater Hickory Hill Baptist Church in Yale, Virginia, where he served as a trustee and male usher.

David was a graduate of Central High School (now Sussex Central), Class of 1972. He enjoyed watching television, especially Westerns and game shows such as: Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. In his younger years, he was a great dancer who loved the singer James Brown and doing the "James Brown slide." He was also a fan of wrestling, baseball, and football, enthusiastically cheering for his favorite team, the Washington Commanders. Additionally, David was an avid dog lover who owned several dogs throughout his life, with a particular fondness for German Shepherds.

He was employed at Fort Lee, Virginia, the Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company, and the Deerfield Correctional Center in Southampton County, Virginia, completing over 25 years of service. On October 6, 2006, he sustained an injury that led to his disability retirement.

Left to cherish his memories: his twin brother, Daniel L. Ivey (Juanita) of Greensboro, North Carolina; five sisters, Gladys Taylor (Joe – deceased) of Petersburg, Virginia, Leatrice Turner (Joseph) and Barbara Ivey (devoted caregiver) both of Hopewell, Virginia, Vivian Ivey of Stone Mountain, Georgia and Katie Whitehead (John) (devoted).

He also leaves to cherish his memories: a host of nieces, LaKeisha Whitehead (devoted) of Hopewell, Virginia; nephews, Ricardo Smith (Hope) (devoted) of Petersburg, Virginia and Ronald Turner, Jr. (Kanisha) of Hopewell, Virginia; and a numerous great nephews, Rejohn Turner (devoted) of Petersburg, Virginia; great nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Greater Hickory Hill Baptist Church, 19285 Hickory Hill Road, Yale, VA, the Rev. Dr. Joe H. Caple, Pastor, eulogist and Bishop Michael Stith, officiating. The interment to follow in the church cemetery.

J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com. Watch the funeral services live online on our J. M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. Facebook page.