Herbert Bernard Ivison Jr.

Herbert Bernard Ivison, Jr. passed away from natural causes on Nov. 21st at his camp in Forest, MS. He was born on March 31, 1944 in Centreville, MS to the late Herbert Bernard Ivison, Sr. and Christine Perret Ivison. He earned a degree in Business Administration from USM. After serving in the US Navy he earned his MBA from Mississippi College.

Beginning at a young age, he delivered ice cream in the Natchez area and later developed his own Real Estate business, Southern Management Group. He was known for his sense of humor and quick wit which was sure to sure to make you laugh.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Becky) Case Ivison; sons Joseph Brock Ivison, Andrew Bradford Ivison, William Christopher Ivison, and Herbert Bernard “Trey” Ivison, III. Also Brittany Allen Holtmann (John Michael) and John Douglas Allen, Jr. all of Jackson. He is also survived by his brother Joseph E. Ivison (Claudette) and nephew, Kurt Derek Ivison (Shannon) of Texas.

Visitation will be at First Presbyterian Church on Mon. Nov. 24th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm and a Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Natchez, MS.

Honorary pallbearers are Kurt Ivison, Duncan McFarlane, George Provias, Gary Thrash, JW Clayton, Silas Richmond, David Iverson, and George Guffin.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gateway Rescue Mission, 328 S. Gallatin St. Jackson, MS 39203; Habitat for Humanity of Natchez, Box 100 Natchez 39121