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Iverson Gandy Obituary

On Christmas Eve 2016, at the age of 93, Iverson Gandy, Sr. passed away at home. Gandy was born in Eutaw, AL and lived in Tuscaloosa, AL before moving to Baton Rouge, LA in 1967. He was an Army Veteran and retired from Exxon Mobile Company as a Process Operator. Iverson is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Betty Bell Gandy; five children: Ivory Bellamy (Reginald) of Jonesboro, GA, Iverson Jr. (Susan) of Tuskegee, AL, Anthony (Keener) of Baton Rouge, LA, Bettye Jolla (Willie Jr.) and Teddye (Juanda) of Montgomery, AL; 12 grandchildren: Kevin, Cinnamon, Cecily, Sherylete (Quincey), Iverson III, Christy, Kali (Keith), Kailia, Tiara (Marcus), Teddye (Mariah), Rachel, and Trinity; 5 great-grandchildren: Chloe, Kyle, Xavier, Ryane, and Keir; and sister: Palmira Jones of Birmingham, AL; and many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Jack and Palmira Gandy; one daughter, Shirley Gandy; and 2 brothers: Maxie and Clarence Gandy. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation will continue at Donaldson Chapel Baptist Church, 2501 Gracie Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802, on Friday, December 30, 2016 from 9 a.m. until Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Interment will follow on the grounds of Greenoaks Memorial Park.

Published by The Advocate from Dec. 27 to Dec. 30, 2016.
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Iverson, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your daddy. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My love goes out to you, your Mom and family members. Please know that I would have attended the service, if I had only known. Curtrel Gilliam

January 3, 2017

Anthony and Family
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May God continue too bless you and keep your family in his loving arms.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Leila Haynes Pelichet

January 3, 2017

To the family.. My god keep your family close and my prayers are truly with you in the time of grief ..Your class-mate..Class of 74

WANDA LEE

January 3, 2017

Mrs. Gandy, Bettye, Teddye, Trinity and the rest of the family, our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you. May the Peace of Christ comfort and abide with you all. Mr. Iverson will truly be missed as he lives on in you all. Leon and Tammy Walker

Tammy Foster Walker

January 1, 2017

Mrs. Gandy and family: Grief can be so hard,but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Cage Family Shelia, Turkessa, B.J.

Catherine Cage

December 30, 2016

Mr. Iverson Gandy and family we are sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Reynolds of Tuskegee Alabama

Shirley Reynolds

December 30, 2016

Sorry to hear about a Great Father
Lynda Chesterfield Banks
Mrs. Mary ANN Daugther

December 30, 2016

Mrs. Gandy and family - I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Iverson Sr. I didn't know him personally, but I know his grandson very well and understand the love and dedication he showed to your entire family. He will be missed by many both far and near and is in the thoughts and prayers of his Washington D.C. family.

Lauren Sylvester

December 29, 2016

Mrs Gandy and family: May the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your heart. Love! Sophia & Family

Sophia Harris

December 29, 2016

a loved one

December 29, 2016

Sorry to hear of Mr. Gandy's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. You

Wilbert and Cyntell Robertson

December 29, 2016

Love you daddy.
Jr.

Iverson Gandy Jr

December 28, 2016

We want to express our sympanty and let you know you are in our prayers.
The Graham's family

December 28, 2016

Mrs. Gandy and family: May your memories of Mr. Gandy and the life and love you shared for so many years bring you comfort during the difficult days and weeks to come. My love and prayers are with each and every one of you.

Hazel Arthur

December 28, 2016

"We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you".

Tammy Billoups-Walker & Family

December 28, 2016

To the family take courage in knowing that God is and always will be your strength in a time such as this. My prayers and condolences to the family.

Mary Walker

December 28, 2016

May you rest in peace Paw - Paw. You were a great father-in-law.to me and a wonderful grandfather to the children.
It seems like I have known you all my life. I will always cherish the
wonderful memories. May God continue to strengthen and bless the family. John 3:16 Your daughter-in-law.

Susan Gandy

December 28, 2016

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