Jack L. Ivey, 75, of Bethlehem, died peacefully Jan. 22, 2024, at home.

Born May 13, 1948, in La Porte, Ind., he was a son of the late Harland and Doris L. (Hewitt) Ivey.

He was the husband of Carol (Malecek) Ivey.

He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in classical studies and Latin from Indiana University, Bloomington Ind. a Master of Divinity degree from Eden Seminary, St. Louis, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from DeSales University.

A Latin teacher in La Porte, Ind. for two years, project manager for Amana Refrigeration for 17 years, pastor for First Congregational UCC, Charles City, Iowa for seven years, he later retired after six years from Zeigels Union Church, Breinigsville.

He was a member of Longswamp United Church of Christ.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Nicki Ivey and husband, Matt; grandchildren Donovan, and Devyn; brother Tom Ivey and wife, Donna; sister-in-law Nancy Malecek; and nephews Brian Ivey and Jacob and John Neubert.

Services will be at a later date.

Condolences may be submitted to reichelfuneralhome.com.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. Luke’s Hospice or to the Penn Northeast Conference.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.