Jr Benjamin Andrew Ivey
, Arkansas
December 6, 1978 — October 7, 2026
Benjamin Andrew “Ben” Ivey, Jr.December 7, 1978 – October 8, 2026Benjamin Andrew “Ben” Ivey, Jr., 47, of Lake Village, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 8, 2026, leaving behind a family and many friends who will forever cherish his memory.Ben was born December 7, 1978, to Benjamin Andrew Ivey, Sr., and Bobbie James Ivey.Ben was raised to be a free spirit, to make wise choices, and above all, to be kind to others. He lived his life by the words of Lynyrd Skynyrd's “Simple Man,” a song that reflected the values he carried throughout his life. Ben earned the love and respect of those who knew him and was often described as the “salt of the earth.” He was the kind of man who would give you the shirt off his back, always willing to lend a helping hand to someone in need. He was a man who made…