Mr. Ivan Miller Head Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ivan Miller Head, 69, of Marshall died unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Born in Asheville, NC, he was the son of the late Maurice Phillip and Frances Miller Head. A 1967 graduate of North Buncombe High School, Ivan enjoyed playing saxophone in the pep band. Following graduation from Asheville Buncombe Technical College, with a degree in Data Processing, Ivan realized that being indoors was not for him. He went to work with his Dad, at Abbott Construction, where he enjoyed over 50 years in various positions from laborer to Superintendent/Project Manager. After retiring last year, he enjoyed projects at home, always willing to assist family and/or friends in whatever need arose. A Corvette and train enthusiast, he was a founding member of the Asheville Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society. He was a member of the Weaverville First Baptist Church. Ivan is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ruth Trexler Head; daughter, Amber Head Suttles and her husband, Jeff of Hot Springs; son, Adam Robert Head and his wife, Lisa of Candler; sister, Karen Head McGee and her husband, Joe of Leicester; sister, Toni Head Core and her husband, Marty of Leicester; grandchildren: Amanda Wilson, Kristin Suttles, Mason Suttles and Ian Head; nephew, Phillip McGee and his wife, Ashley; niece, Kelsey Core; two aunts, Jean Umfleet and Jenny Miller and numerous extended family members. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 4, 2018 in the Chapel of Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Avenue. Ivan’s longtime friend, Chaplain Colonel James Alan Buckner, U.S. Army, (retired) and Reverend Dianne Otwell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eblen Charities, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806 or Brother Wolf Animal Rescue, Post Office Box 8195, Asheville, NC 28803.

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Mr. Ivan Miller Head

July 31, 2018