Photo courtesy of Dennis Funeral Home - New Orleans
Jul 26, 1949 - Jan 11, 2026
May GOD'S LOVE and BLESSINGS BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMINLY.
Stay Blessed and MISS YOU, MY BROTHER.
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Raymond Dever 4047978440
February 05, 2026 | Atlanta, GA | Classmate
Rest in peace Soldier.
Marine Corps brother
February 01, 2026
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Herbert Florie
January 31, 2026 | Coworker
My deepest condolences to Robert's wife and children on their loss.
Corletta Smothers
January 31, 2026 | New Caney, TX | Coworker
Regina and family I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending my prayers and condolences ✝✝
Debra Stewart
January 31, 2026 | Dallas, TX | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled withwonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cynthia Weir
January 30, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Family
My Mother Louise Oliver(Deceased Now)And Me,Olivette Brown
My Most Sincere Condolences To Regina And The Entire Givens Family And Friends.
I Met The Givens Family When Me And My Family Was Living In Zion CityNow
Living In Maryland Since Hurricane Katrina.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Olivette Oliver Brown
Olivette Brown
January 30, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Neighbor
To the family you have my deepest condolences on your loss.There is a time to live and a time to die. This was Robert's time to leave earth.We all have an appointed time to be born and the spirit to return to our maker.
Eythan Israel (Ronald) Dauphin
January 30, 2026 | New Orleans, LA | Classmate
Mr. Robert David Givens Jr., affectionately known as “PICTURE MAN” was born on July 26, 1949, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the loving union of the late Mr. Robert Givens Sr. and Mrs. Willie Odessa Givens. He was called home to be with the Lord on January 11, 2026. Robert was married to Regina Matherson Givens on November 23, 1970, and together they shared 56 years of marriage. From that union, four children were born: Robert David Givens III, Tanya Givens-LeBlanc, D’Wayne Anthony Givens, and Ronald Tyrone Givens.
Robert was a proud United States Army veteran and a Purple Heart recipient, faithfully serving his country with honor, courage, and integrity. He was a graduate of Walter L. Cohen High School, Robert was deeply rooted in faith, culture, and community. He was a devoted member of Blessed Trinity Church, where his faith guided his life of service and gratitude. He had a God-given gift for capturing life through photography, preserving moments that reflected love, joy, and togetherness. He admired and deeply respected the culture of the Mardi Gras Indians and New Orleans second lines, where he could be found every Sunday, celebrating music, movement, and tradition as expressions of joy, praise, and heritage. Robert dedicated 42 years of faithful service as a Postal Clerk with the United States Postal Service, serving the community with diligence, reliability, and pride.
Robert lived a life of service, faith, gratitude, and cultural appreciation. Though he is no longer with us in body, we trust God’s promise that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. His memory, his love, and the images he captured will continue to tell his story and live on in our hearts forever.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 4230 S. Broad St., New Orleans, LA, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 10:00 am. Visitation begins at 9:00 am. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home, 1812 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA.
The family of Robert David Givens, Jr. sincerely thanks all relatives, friends, church family, and loved ones for your prayers, acts of kindness, and expressions of love during this time of bereavement. Your support has strengthened us and brought us comfort. May God bless each of you for every word, gesture, and deed of compassion shown to our family.
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