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Joseph Givens Obituary

Givens Joseph Lovell Givens, 34, of Columbus, Ohio, born on March 7, 1980 to Cassandra Givens and Isaac Joseph Brown Jr., was unexpectedly called home on May 10, 2014. Joseph "Joe" attended Brookhaven H.S. and completed a certification program at Columbus State Community College in 2009. He was a business owner of "All Year Round" since 2006. Joe is preceded in death by his grandmothers Mary Jane Bentley and Berniece Brown, father Isaac Joseph Brown Jr. and aunt Deborah Givens-Early. He leaves to cherish his memories, mother, Cassandra Givens; lifelong partner and best friend of 22 years, Sheronda Byrd-Givens; children, Nazje' Byrd-Givens, Justin Sellers, Nyazia Givens and Nyzara'e Givens; siblings, Jerald Hayes, Isaac (Tequila White) Brown, Kena Adams and Justina Brown; stepmother, Phyllis Brown; in-laws, Tobious (Lynn) Byrd; godmother, Ewann Pleasant-Clay; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Homegoing service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in the chapel of DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street, where the family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until the start of service. Joseph will be laid to rest at Glen Rest Memorial Estate following the funeral services. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 14 to May 15, 2014.

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Zee Shepard

May 9, 2021

Joe you will always have a special place in my heart. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. Rest in "HEAVEN" Love Always, Zee

Michelle Stone

December 13, 2020

I remember when I first met you in high school in our construction class. I remember you cracking jokes and I would always laugh at the silly things you would say, but you would be so serious and funny at the same time. We became cool and it was always nothing but love when we say each other. After high school I always used to wonder how you were doing and when I found out you passed it hurt my heart to hear that. You were one of the coolest people I knew in high school and you will forever be missed and loved. Fly high my G!

Nicole Miller

May 10, 2019

I miss you friend.. alot of time has went by but it doesn't hurt any less. Rip Joe ..

Zelda

May 10, 2015

Joe I have so much to say though I'm lost for words... I think about you often and will always continue to keep you and your family in my prayers. Today is a sad day just as many other days. I have soooo many memories and I thank God each day for every one of them. And for blessing me and my family to be able to meet such a loving, caring, sharing, kind, and always LOYAL friend like you! Not only were you a close friend, but you were my brother/ big bro. May you continue to shine your light and love down on us your( Mother) children, friends and family. I look up to the sky Lord knows it's so hard not to cry.I know you're in heaven watching over us. Loving you forever and always, your lil sis Zee

nicole miller

May 3, 2015

Cant believe its been a year already.. Rip friend..

Nazje Byrd-Givens

January 7, 2015

R.I.P We Will Truly Miss You .

nicole miller

July 10, 2014

It hurts my heart to hear this joe... but god makes no mistakes. I pray for you and your family and hope you are resting peacefully in heaven.. I have known you since the 7th grade..we grew up in the same neighborhood and this news was really hard to take.. may god bless your soul and sprit. Rest easy friend...#mackadocious..only you me and one other person knows what that means!!! (Ronda). RIP...love u friend

Jemari

May 27, 2014

Cousin you've touched so many people while on this Earth. You'll never be forgotten. Keep your eyes on us Cousin Joe!

Bianca Harris

May 20, 2014

I send strength and my condolences to the family and friends of Joe.

May 17, 2014

May lord be with your family,pray god will lavish his love on yall,help yall through this time.....

Morrice Scott

May 16, 2014

RIP my brother...You will be missed but never forgotten!!!!

The Family

May 16, 2014

We love and miss you! Gone but never forgotten!

Bonnie Haggins

May 15, 2014

Many thoughts, prayers and Condolences for the family during this time loss. He will missed.

Mary Ann Ward

May 15, 2014

Dear Givens Family: We, the parents in Compassionate Friends send you our heartfelt condolences, we know that you are heartbroken by this terrible loss. Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. In Columbus, we meet monthly to support each other in our grief and love of our children. Our meetings are from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday of each month at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us; we will welcome you with open arms and love into this wonderful group of parents who share your grief.
~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, OH Chapter
(614)882-8986

Homer & LaShalle Johnson

May 15, 2014

“It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter, and although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.”

Ewann Pleasant-Clay

May 15, 2014

God has shined his light on Joe. My Heart once again has a empty space. But The Father will lift the burden. No more suffering and no more pain my godson will recieve. To my extended family, God will keep us all covered In His Blood...IN THE NAME OF JESUS!!!

Nekia Blakely

May 15, 2014

Joe you will be deeply missed........

Andrew Williams

May 15, 2014

Prayers or the family in this your hour of need.. Was truly sorry to hear about the lost of your family member..

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