We are sad to announce the passing of devoted husband and father, Harry Lane Ivey of Lumberton, NC who died on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 82. Harry passed away after a long battle with vascular dementia. Harry was born on March 3, 1940 in Lumberton, NC to the late Willis Pope Ivey and Elneta Guyton Ivey.

He graduated from Lumberton High School and Selenia Business College. He married Lue Ellen Newman on March 5, 1960. Harry was an A&P employee and started an accounting firm, Ivey's Accounting Service, Inc. He was a dedicated member of Asbury United Methodist Church. Harry proudly served the East Lumberton community and the City of Lumberton as a Lumberton City Councilman for 46 years. He received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award in 2015 in recognition for his contributions to the city. Harry touched so many individuals with his kind and generous spirit during his life.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lue Ellen Ivey; his daughter, Wanda Allen (Joe); his son, Harry "Buddy" Ivey, Jr. (Connie); his grandchildren: Steven Allen (Angela), Amanda Graham (Wayon), and Jonathan Ivey, all of Holly Springs, NC, and Alison Ivey (Nick Orvin) of Wendell, NC; his great-grandchildren: Rebecca Allen of Shannon, NC, Garrett Walton (Molly Clement) of Whiteville, NC, and Sawyer Graham and Wakely Graham; and his great-great-grandson, Jack Elliott Walton. Harry is also survived by a sister, Brenda Allen of Laurinburg, NC.

The family held a private graveside service on Saturday, April 30, 2022.

Memorials may be made to: Asbury United Methodist Church, c/o Ivey's Accounting Service, Inc., 74 Jerome Street, Lumberton, NC 28358; Community Home Care & Hospice, 4850 Fayetteville Road Suite C, Lumberton, NC 28358; or charity/organization of choice.