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1937
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2021
Jack GIVENS Obituary
Age 83, of Dayton, passed away at Sycamore Hospital on Monday, January 18, 2021. He was born on December 24, 1937, the son of the late Robert and Lillie (Ash) Givens. Along with his parents Jack was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Givens, Jr. and sister, Donna Hileman.
Jack is survived by his loving wife Justine Givens; son and daughter-in-law Bret and Kim Givens; grandchildren, Brad Givens and Heather (John) Wright; great-grandchildren,
Lilyana and Eden Wright; sisters, Darlene Cortez and Darla
Olga; and brother, Chuck Givens.
Jack was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and spent his career as a CPO with the Air Force.
Jack loved his family and will be greatly missed. A memorial service in his honor will be held at a later date for friends and family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Crystal
August 13, 2021
Justine, I just found out about Jack, I'm so sorry. You two were so fun to be around. I remember when you taught us euchre at my Dad and Mom's in Acton CA, that made for many great years of cards. Thank you for those memories. I hope that God truly blessed you!
With love,
Crystal
Dianne Price
January 26, 2021
May God give your the strength to bear this pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 24, 2021
Condolences to Justine and the family. Jack was a terrific guy and good friend to my late husband, Bob. They shared many stories of times past and always had a lively time together.
Jane Hostler
Louis Cardamone
January 23, 2021
My condolences to the Given family. Jack will be missed by all. God bless him and his family.
Fred Kavo
January 23, 2021
Jack and I were XN brothers at West Liberty. He was our president in my first year as a XN. I was always impressed with Jack’s leadership and standing qualities. He was engaging with his welcoming personality and always had time to say hello. My deepest condolences to Jack’s family. He will be missed my many
Toni Bebe Chambers
January 22, 2021
This is Toni Bebe Tononi Chambers, AFOG daughter of the late Tony Tononi. Thank you, Jack, for the friend you were to my dad and AFOG. After my husband passed and I returned to Dayton in 2014, I was blessed to have some good conversations with you. Prayers to all the family. Bebe
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