Charles Mitchell Ives Jr.

Charles Mitchell Ives, Jr “Charlie” beloved father & grandfather passed away on Friday September 11, 2020 after battling the China Virus at 82 years of age. He was born in New Orleans on November 5, 1937. Husband of 57 years to the late Mary Elizabeth Vandenburgh Ives and preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Butler Ives and his father, Charles Mitchell Ives. He is survived by his three children, Charles "Chuck" Mitchell Ives, III (Susan), Christopher Winthrop Ives, Jr., MD, of Fairhope, AL, Mary Elizabeth "MeMe" VanDenburgh Ives Henry (Keith); his grandchildren, Dr. Christopher Winthrop Ives, Jr. (fiancée Stephanie) of Birmingham, AL, Philip Graham Ives, MaryClair Mitchell Ives, Jackson Daniel Ives all of Fairhope, AL, Marguerite Elizabeth Ives Henry, Keith Gerard "Bubba" Henry, Jr., Mary Mitchell Ives Henry; his brother, Peter Butler Ives, Sr. (Lynn); sister, Dorothy Elizabeth Butler Ives Dupuy (Peter); and many adoring nieces and nephews. Charlie was raised and lived his entire life in New Orleans. He graduated from De La Salle High School and attended Tulane University. He went to work for his family office supply, printing and furniture business, Ives Business Forms, Inc as a salesman, eventually running the business as President until his retirement. Despite his visual handicap, he was not deterred from his many hobbies and activities. Charlie was a well-known amateur photographer which he developed into a side business. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with friends at N.O.C.C. He enjoyed sailing, boating, fishing and target shooting. He was a daily fixture at the card tables playing gin rummy, occasionally winning. Charlie loved to travel and enjoyed many trips with friends and family over the years. Later in life he became an amateur HAM radio operator. He was a member of the Louisiana Club, the Pickwick Club, the Stratford Club, and various carnival organizations. A devout Catholic, he was a parishioner of St. Francis of Assisi Church. He will be deeply missed by all. The family would like to thank all those who through the years gave Charlie a ride, helped him out, or just pointed him in the right direction. Due to China Virus related restrictions the services & internment will be private. A memorial will be celebrated at a later date. Donations can be made to St. Michael Special School, 1522 Chippewa St, New Orleans, LA 70130.