Johnnie Ivey, Sr., 75, of Newport News, Virginia, passed on September 10, 2022 peacefully in his home. Johnnie was born on November 11, 1946 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Addie Kathleen (Dowless) and Johnson Ivey.

Johnnie was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, having served over 21 years. He was also retired from AAFES after 15 years, and was previously the Owner/Operator of Ivey's Courier Service. He was a graduate of Newport News High School, class of 1965, and resided in Newport News most of his life. Johnnie married the love of his life, Brenda (Prevatte) in 1966 and together, they made a wonderful life and family for over 48 years. Johnnie was known for his sense of humor and making a joke out of almost anything, his intelligence, his love of his country and family, and especially his love for his "honey", Brenda. Johnnie enjoyed playing pool, bowling and playing in bowling leagues for many years, as well as a few online video games in recent years. He was a loyal friend and a wonderful role model to all who knew him.

Johnnie is preceded in death by his mother and father; wife Brenda; and sister Regina St. John. He is survived by his sisters and brother, Janice Leybold, Francis Cobb, and Jerry Ivey (Charlotte); sons, Johnnie Ivey, Jr, and Michael Ivey, Sr. (Karen); grandchildren, Heather Ivey-McSwine (Lewis), Christopher Ivey (Linsey), Mariah Ivey-Scott (Tim), Blake Ivey (Jamacia), Michael Ivey, Jr. (Britney), Collin Ivey (Tia), and Johnathon Ivey; and great-grandchildren, Trinity Green, Elijah Periello, Jaedon Ivey, Olivia Scott, Ava Periello, Brendalynn Ivey, Madalynn Ivey, Timmy Scott, Cooper Ivey, Michael Ivey III, Leia McSwine, and Preston Ivey.

The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 AM on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA. A graveside service will follow at 11 AM at Johnnie's final resting place, Parklawn Memorial Park, 2551 N Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA. The family will host a small gathering of family and close friends at the home of Mike & Karen Ivey immediately following the burial service.