A ceremony celebrating the life of Rev. Arthur G. Ebey Sr, will be held on Friday August 5, 2022, at 3:00 pm at Hagan Chapel, 48172 Whiskey Lane, Tickfaw; visitation will begin at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Holly Gardens Cemetery Hammond, officiating will be Rev. Jim Howell.
Rev. Ebey was born on September 30, 1936, in Pride, LA and passed from this life at his residence on Tuesday August 2, 2022, at the age of 85 years. He was a resident of Livingston Parish, a retired minister and served in the U S Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur A. and Alma Courtney Ebey, siblings Dorothy, Alma Mae, Mattie, Elosie, Harley, and Willie, former wife Helen Sibley Ebey.
Survivors include his wife Cecile Davis Ebey, children Rhonda Garrett and husband Levi, son Rev. Arthur G. Ebey Jr., grandchildren Sharon & Ben Abrams, Dawelle & Ben Wheller, Darrell & Charity Garrett, William & Amanda Ebey, sisters Lena Crotwell, and Fanny Bell Phillips, sister-in-law Nell Ebey May, special friend Ruby Davis, also survived by 8 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Honored to serve as pallbearers Darrell Garrett, William Ebey, Ben Abrams, Ben Wheeler, Alex Abrams, and Wesley Weber.
Honorary pallbearers Levi Garrett, and Bill Davis.