John "J.D." Daniel Givens Sr.'s Obituary
John D. Givens, of St. Elmo, AL , peacefully passed on Tuesday March 28th, 2017Born April 24th 1924, in Mobile AL. Son of Kelly and Earl Mae Givens. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Joyce (Vickery) Givens, son John Daniel Givens Jr. and daughters Kay Givens and Connie Givens. He is preceded in death by his son Charles Terry Givens. Brothers Kelly, Charlie and Ward Givens. Sisters Nettie Hance and Eudie Brown. He was a wonderful Grandfather (Paw-Paw) to his five grandchildren, Katina Childress (Curt), Terry Givens, Brad Givens (Melissa), James Givens (Nikki) and Michael Givens (Jennifer). Great Grandfather to eleven Great Grandchildren and one Great Great grandson. As a Deacon and Sunday School teacher, John D. humbly served his community as a faithful member of First Baptist church of St. Elmo. Part of the greatest generation he proudly served his country during WWII serving in the campaigns of Normandy, Northeast France,Central Europe and the Ardennes Rhineland (Company B 254th Engineer Combat Battalion). John D. will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends and welcomed home by the family and friends that have preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at Serenity Funeral Home on Saturday April 1st at 10:00 am. Followed by Interment at Serenity Memorial Gardens
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