Mr. Melvin Ross Ivey, 81, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2010, at his East Brewton residence.

Mr. Ivey was born in Castleberry and had been a lifelong resident of this area. He was a superintendant for a construction company during his working years. Mr. Ivey was of the Assembly of God faith and a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ernestine B. Ivey of East Brewton; two sons, Ralph Ross (Tammy) Ivey of Castleberry, and Daniel Davis of East Brewton; two daughters, Debra (Ben) Floyd of Berrydale, Fla., and Sheila (Joe) Fuller of Escambia County; 13 grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at 3 p.m. at Weaver Cemetery on Appleton Road with the Rev. Chris Pruitt officiating. Craver’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

There will be no visitation for Mr. Ivey.

Please share your memories and condolences with the family at www.craversfh.com