Ilvert King, 85, of Chatsworth, Georgia, died on Friday, October 14, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Ilvert was born Jan. 23, 1931 in Chatsworth, GA, to the late Swin and Loise Beavers King; and was also preceded in death by his wife, Eva Earley King; daughter, Glenda Martin, brothers, J.D. King, Swinlee King, Tommy Glenn King and Gerald King; and sister, Dovie Jean Ricksby.
He is survived by his son, Lamarr King of Chatsworth, GA; sister, Nellie Lou Ricksby; brother, Lavon King of Rocky Face, GA; eleven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; nieces and nephews.
Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Ilvert King will be held Tuesday Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. from the Ponders Melrose Chapel with George Young and Bobby Rogers officiating. Interment will be beside his loving wife in the King Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. on Monday.
Arrangements by locally owned and operated Ponders Melrose Chapel, Dalton.