Born to a farm family during the Depression, his favorite birthday present as a child was a library card purchased by an aunt when he was 6, leading him to a lifelong love of reading. He left the farm in Lazbuddie, TX and went to Austin, graduating from the University of Texas as both an undergrad and a law student.
He cared deeply about others and was a dedicated servant leader through both church and his legal work for over 50 years, mostly in the Dallas area. As a lawyer and counselor, he helped families and churches on a variety of issues and viewed his legal training as a way to serve others. A life-long Baptist, he loved the Lord and was very active in reaching and supporting other Christians, serving for many years as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and pastoral advisor, most recently at Lakepointe White Rock Church (formerly Lakeside Baptist Church). Jimmy supported many pastors through the years as they navigated challenging issues and decisions and was always a confidential and caring advisor.
He enjoyed UT football and always rooted for his Longhorns. He maintained his love of reading and was never without a large number of books from the Dallas Public Library, the Dallas Morning News, and many magazines.
He supported a variety of philanthropic and mission activities, including hosting and supporting many missionaries and serving as a volunteer juvenile probation officer. He mentored and encouraged many men over the years. A great friend, he maintained and nurtured life-long friendships with friends and family from his small town, his college years, and his long years of law practices.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years Donna, his daughter Angela Ivy Farley, son-in-law Travis Farley, his sons Cordell and Tim Ivy, his daughter-in-law Nicole Ivy, his four grandsons, Jackson Farley, Aaron Farley, Lucas Ivy and Griffin Ivy, and his brother Ronnie Ivy.
Donations in his honor can be made to Bible Lessons International at www.BibleLessonsIntl.com
OR: P.O. Box 1289, Marshall, Texas 75671-1289.
If you are unable to attend the services, please join us as we livestream them (see links below).
Jimmy Dwain Ivy Graveside Service:
https://vimeo.com/event/754756
Jimmy Dwain Ivy Celebration of Life:
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