OBITUARY

Maj. Dr. Richard Ivy Ph.D

February 13, 1944 – June 24, 2020

IN THE CARE OF

Callison-Lough Funeral Home

Maj. Dr. Richard E. Ivy, Ph.D, 76, passed away on June 24, 2020 in Bentonville. He was born on February 13, 1944 to the late Clifford E. and Maxine (Smith) Ivy.

Richard was a Biochemist who developed an animal growth hormone, of which he received a nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize.

He was a Major in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He loved being outdoors fishing and hunting.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ann Ivy and granddaughter, Mary Ann Ivy.

Richard is survived by his son, Aaron Ivy (Heather) of Indiana; daughters, Heather Lumsdon (Erik) of Indiana and Tiffany Boling of Bentonville; brothers, C.A. Ivy of Ft. Smith and Billy Ray Ivy of Oklahoma; sisters, Margie Ivy and Susie Harger both of Bentonville and Della Jane Ivy of Missouri; 6 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

His graveside service will be Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10am in Oakley Chapel Cemetery, Rogers. Arrangements are under the care of www.callisonlough.com.

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FAMILY

Aaron Ivy (Heather Ivy)Son

Heather Lumsdon (Erik Lumsdon)Daughter

Tiffany BolingDaughter

C.A. IvyBrother

Billy Ray IvyBrother

Margie IvySister

Susie HargerSister

Della Jane IvySister

He also leaves 6 grandchildren, Joselyn Covey, Kasey Ivy, Ethan Lumsdon, Elijah Lumsdon, Clint Ivy, and Hayden Sweeney; one great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

PALLBEARERS

Joselyn CoveyHonorary Pallbearer

Kasey IvyHonorary Pallbearer

Ethan LumsdonHonorary Pallbearer

Elijah LumsdonHonorary Pallbearer

Clint IvyHonorary Pallbearer

Hayden SweeneyHonorary Pallbearer

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