Johnny Lindel Ivins

Funeral services for Johnny Lindel Ivins, 82, of Sperry, OK, were held Friday, March 7, 2025, at Sperry Christian Church in Sperry, OK. Phil Johnson officiated, and burial was in Rest Haven Cemetery in Sperry, OK. Casket bearers were Ronnie Felts, Greg Herman, Adam Roller, Jerry Blevins Scott Roller, Scott Goekler and Brian Sullivan. Honorary Casket Bearers were J.J. Townley and Mike Gaffney.

Johnny was born February 26, 1942, in Ringling, OK, to Luther Clark Ivins and Mabel Maybelle (Davis) Ivins. He passed away February 27, 2025, in Sperry, OK.

Johnny was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, dedicating himself to the service of his country. He served with honor from May 2, 1960, until his honorable discharge on February 12, 1970. Following his military service, Johnny built a long and fulfilling career at WC Norris, where he worked for 42 years before retiring in December 2003. Born in Ringling, Johnny’s family later moved to Las Cruces, NM, before he eventually made his way to Tulsa, OK. It was there that he met the love of his life, Sharon Ann Gaffney. For 59 years, they remained devoted to one another, sharing a lifetime of love and adventure. Johnny and Sharon had a passion for travel, exploring every state in the U.S. except for Alaska. His love for classic cars led them to countless car shows, and he took great pride in restoring and building cars from the ground up. Johnny was a beloved member of the Sperry community, always ready to lend a helping hand to both friends and family. His kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for those around him made the world a better place. Johnny’s absence will be deeply felt, but his legacy of love and service will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his sisters-in-law; Bettye Crooks, and Marilyn Felts and husband, Denny; brother-in-law, Ricky Gaffney; nieces and nephews, Mike Gaffney, Meshell McClain, Sheri Gaffney, Adam Roller and family, Scott Roller and family, JJ Townley and wife, Deborah, Kathleen Herman, Yolanda Rice, Youanda Browning, Dale Winklepleck, Dean Browning, and Tommy Hensley; numerous great-nieces, and great-nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Ivins; brothers, Elmer Ivins, and Melvin Ivins; sisters, Josephine Ivins, and Claudia Hensley; mother-in-law, Cleo Gaffney; sisters-in-law, Janie Gaffney, Patti Lee, Brenda Roller, and Jerry Gaffney.

Arrangements and services were entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home, Sperry.

Online condolences to the family can be made at johnsonsperry.com.