Mr. Bennie "Monk" Ivey, age 79 passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Southeastern Health of Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County on October 6, 1934 to the late Willis and Elneta Ivey. He proudly served in the United States Army and was later employed as an auto mechanic. He is survived by his brothers, Harry Ivey and Robert Ivey, both of Lumberton; his sister, Brenda Allen, also of Lumberton; and a special friend, Lois Hayes, of Lumberton. A time of visitation will take place on Thursday, February 20, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 11:00 AM at New Hollywood Cemetery, with Rev. Chip Bass officiating.