Mr. Billy Claude Ivester, age 86, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, December 25, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Ivester was born May 4, 1937, in Carnesville, GA, son of the late Bruce and Clara Horbin Ivester. He was Baptist by faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Black and Meek Milling. Mr. Ivester was also a veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Opal Ivester and Hollis Ivester; adopted daughter, Fairy Zaidia.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Ivester; sons, Terry Ivester, Billy Ivester, Brian Sage, and Curtis Ragsdale; daughters, Dianne Chapman, Sandra Armistead; a sister, Betty Phillips; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Kevin J. Norton officiating. Pallbearers will be Austin Kellar, Justice Kellar, Ryan Kellar, Allan McGuire, Joseph Tyler Pearson, and Chase Slater.

Mr. Ivester will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday.

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Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.