Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Ivey was shot and killed by one of two men when he attempted to search their car for moonshine whiskey. Both men were apprehended. One was convicted of manslaughter.
Survivors
Deputy Ivey was survived by a wife and a three year old son.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Ivey served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Marianna community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Ivey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff John L. Ivey is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 8 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 88.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John L. Ivey's cause is highlighted.
How John L. Ivey Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John L. Ivey is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John L. Ivey was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Jackson County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
