He retired from MonArk Boat Company where he installed electrical fixtures on boats, worked as a loom fixer for Burlington Industries for many years, and was a long time member of Second Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Mr. Sipes was an avid hunter, fisherman, loved his family and friends and was loyal to all with his caring and loving ways. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Annie B. Milam Sipes, his second wife, Bonnie Asher Sipes, and two step daughters, Bennie Jean Bray and Mary Vining, four brothers, Grady Sipes, A. G. Sipes, Rayburn Sipes and Travis Sipes, three sisters, Marie Kilgore, Velma Adair and Jimmie McGee and one grandson, Michael Sipes.
Survivors include his wife, Christine Hayes Sipes of Monticello; two sons, Robert Sipes of Saxie, Texas and Delbert Sipes of Kansas City, MO; one daughter, Betty Daniels and husband Arthur of Glendale; one step-son, Carl "Butch" Hayes and wife Molly of Monticello; one step-daughter, Joyce Chandler of Greenville, NC; one foster-daughter, Ruby Lewis and husband Alton "Sonny" of Mt. View; twenty-two grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and a very special sister-in-law, Louise Sipes of Monticello.
Condolences(14)
Fred & Joyce Higgins
Delhi, LA Tuesday, December 9, 2014 May the Lord comfort you during this time. We loved Bro. Ivon and went to church with him for many years.Dixie Smiglewski
Kansas City, MO Tuesday, December 9, 2014 My thoughts are with you Delbert as you go through this difficult time with your family. I will keep you in my prayers.In our talks at work, I could tell you were close to your father and really enjoyed your visits with him. He will be forever in your heart and you will have many wonderful memories to keep him with you always.
Your friend, Dixie Smiglewski
Janice Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, December 9, 2014 So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. I know he is now with God! With love & sympathy, Janice Gladden WiggamGerald Bradley
Centerville,, GA Monday, December 8, 2014 Ivan and I worked together as department overseers in Cuero, TX. Then worked together again in Sherman, TX. He was a good Christian man and was a good example to everyone he met. He will be missed by all who knew him. My sympathies and best wishes to all the family.Bill & Marilyn Gober
El Dorado, AR Monday, December 8, 2014 What a wonderful man and such a great friend & neighbor to my Mother..and our family. Our greatest sympathy to all.Wanda Hayes
Little Rock, AR Monday, December 8, 2014 Dear Christine and family,I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Ivon was good man and Father-in-law. I know he will be missed by many people. You are all in my prayers.
david evins
monticello, AR Monday, December 8, 2014 I remember working around Mr. Ivan at monark boats in the 70s , I was just out of high school, working with him was such a pleasure and a inspiration to any one he met. He was at my mom and dads house quiet often visiting my dad. I remember him being such a great man with high standards of Cristian living. their is no doubt to any one who knew him where he is at today! My prays to his family.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Sunday, December 7, 2014 Betty, Arthur and the family, I was saddened to read of Mr. Ivon's passing. I always thought he was a special person. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May the Lord give you the peace, comfort and strength that only HE can.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Formerly Tice Chiropractic Clinic - Pine Bluff
Drew Chiropractic Center - Monticello
Bobbie Ross
Warren, AR Sunday, December 7, 2014 Christine and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. May God bless you all during this difficult time.herman hines
warren, AR Sunday, December 7, 2014 Sorry for Your loss I worked with Mr Ivon and His Brother at Mon Ark Boat Company many years ago, He was a fine Fellow, prayers for the Family.Christine Summerford
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 7, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss, Mr Ivan was such an wonderful man.I remember him visiting my husband John and all the good times they had. I will miss him. May God comfort all of you during this trying time. With all my love. Christine.John R Lane
Kingsland, AR Saturday, December 6, 2014 Sorry for your loss. Remembering the family in prayer.Donald and Sandy
, AR Saturday, December 6, 2014 Prayers for the Sipes family during their time of loss!Kenny & Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 6, 2014 We extend our sympathy at the loss of Mr. Ivon. We feel blessed to have known him. He was a kind man! He is at peace now, and we will see him again.