Background
Ivey, George Melvin was born on August 14, 1896 in Henrietta, North Carolina, United States. Son of Joseph Benjamin and Emma Mahala (Gantt) Ivey.
Ivey, George Melvin was born on August 14, 1896 in Henrietta, North Carolina, United States. Son of Joseph Benjamin and Emma Mahala (Gantt) Ivey.
Bachelor of Arts, Duke University, 1920.
Engaged in business as merchant, 1920-1968. President, treasurer J.B. Ivey & Company (Charlotte, North Carolina) operator department stores in Carolinas and Florida, until 1967, Chairman of the Board, 1967-1968. Director North Carolina advisory board, director Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Board of directors Lincoln Education Foundation, Methodist Home.
Trustee Duke U.
Member of national council, national board, international committee Young Men"s Christian Association.
Served as Second lieutenant, Field Artillery, United States Army, 1918. Member National Retail Merchants. Association, Newcomen Society, Sons of the American Revolution
Clubs: Charlotte Country, City, River, Executives.
Married Lula Groves Campbell, October 10, 1922. Children: George Melvin, Junior.