Ivan Ray Speakman


Ivan Ray Speakman, 63 of Richwood, died Monday May 1, 2023 at OSU East in Columbus.

He was born July 14, 1959 in Delaware to the late Ray and Cinda (Nelson) Speakman.

Ivan was a 1978 graduate of the North Union High School. He was retired from the Union County Engineers Office, where he worked for 30 years. Ivan was a hard worker. He loved his family and dogs. He was especially good to his mom when she was living and needed a little bit of extra care. Ivan will be remembered as a true family man.

Surviving is his wife, Lana Carmen (Fletcher) Speakman, they were married November 11, 1984 in Byhalia. Also surviving are their children, Eric (Laura Nelson) Speakman of Galloway and Becky (William Chapman) of Marion. Grandchildren, Harmony Speakman, Gavin Chapman and Landen Chapman, brother, Lloyd (Teresa) Speakman of Floral City, Florida

Funeral services will be held Tuesday May 9, 2023 at 12 noon at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. Burial will follow in the Byhalia Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service beginning at 11 am at the funeral home in Richwood.

Memorial gifts may be made to the funeral home to help the family with unexpected expenses.

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.

Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home