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Ivory John Levine, “Spanky”

August 12, 1970 - August 7, 2020

ABBEVILLE — Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at 11:00AM at Faith Hope Christian Fellowship in Abbeville.
Interment will be held at St. Paul Cemetery following the funeral.
Ivory John Levine, “Spanky” a wonderful Husband, Father, Brother, and Friend took his rest on August 7, 2020 at the age of 49. Spanky’s departure was unexpected and has hit the hearts of all those who were blessed to know him or meet him. His love for family often moved him to plan many gathers for family and friends to enjoy spending time together to express One Love and the importance of Family and unity.
Ivory was born on August 12, 1970 to the late Julius Campbell Jr. and the late Georgia Mae Levine Campbell. He began a career working offshore at the age of 18 and was blessed throughout the years to become one of the most love Supervisors. Spanky enjoyed building antique cars in his pass time and recently if you wanted to upgrade from a bike to the Cadillac of bicycles Ivory John was your man to design and put together bikes like no other.
Ivory was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, his parents Julius and Georgia Campbell, Sister Betty Washington, Step Sister Phyllis (Amen) Levine, Bro. Julius “Woodycat” Campbell III, Brother in law Dalton Borel and Best friend Jones Mitchell.
He leaves to cherish his memories forever his loving wife Christie Borel Levine, 4 daughters Darnisha Borel ( companion Brice Vallier), Tanisha Borel, Alesha Levine, Ivnesha Levine (Companion Matthew Alexis) 5 grandchildren Daqwaylen Batiste, Dashaylen Batiste, Dwaynna Borel, Bri’lynn Vallier and Matthew Alexis jr., Sisters; Esther Wilson, Abbeville; Evangelist Marvette Johnson (Brandon) Kaplan; Clothile Campbell, Abbeville; Valerie Denise Briggs (Oris), Abbeville ; Patrice Kirksey (L.M.), Houston; Brothers Clarence Wilson, Abbeville; Jamol Campbell (Pam), Abbeville; Kris Fenley (Pam) , Houston; Roger Mckenzie, Houston. Mother in law Barbara Borel, Brother in laws Ronald Borel ( Reshonda), Atlanta;  Gordon Borel, Baton Rouge Sister in law Vickie Auguillard & John Auguillard, Arnaudville. Sister in laws Debrah Broussard, Cecillia and Dianna Borel, Lafayette, Lifelong Friend and Brother of over 20 years Kevin Ryder. Close friend Fenwick “Pogie” Ashley, and neighbor and close friend Joseph Monette. Brother from another mother Leo Collins. In the words of Spanky “Don’t forget Uncle Elroy”, cousin, brother, friend , and almost like his 2nd wife Allen ELROY Landry.  Aunts; Stelly Verett, Marlen Nunez, Joyce Walker; Uncles Alvin Levine, Micheal Levine, Malvin Levine, Lester Levine , His Godchildren and a host of nieces nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020 from 9:00AM until time of service at 11:00AM at Faith Hope Christian Fellowship.
One Love Ivory John until we meet again!
Kinchen Funeral Home Inc., 1011 North Saint Antoine Street, Lafayette LA 70501 is in charge of arrangements.

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