Stephen Dale Ivester

Stephen Dale Ivester, 64, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at his home. He was born in Gaston County, son of the late Hoyt Andre' Ivester and Carolyn Cunningham Ivester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Sonny Ivester; and grandmother, Geneva Hall.

Mr. Ivester is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Franks Ivester; his children, Stephanie Barnes (Danny), Allison Watts (David), and Greg Ivester (Victoria); his grandchildren, Jaycee, Jordan, Weston, Emerson, and Hendrix; his siblings, Dean Ivester (Tammy), Kat Sturgill (John), and Jeanne Sigmon (Rickey); and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Ivester will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is caring for Mr. Ivester's family.

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