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Jerry Wayne Givens
DIED
June 24, 2013
GIVENS, JERRY WAYNE, 64, of Louisville, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 in his home.
He was a wonderful son, father, friend, husband, and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Jerry lived life to the fullest. He is known for the annual St. Patrick's dinners he cooked at the Aero Club, his love of sunsets at Nolin Lake, his ability to fix almost anything for family and friends, and his wonderful smile. He has been flying out of Bowman Field since 1966, and was a Corporate Pilot for Trilogy Health Services and Cutting Tools, Inc. He owned Jackson TV for many years and has been a long-time resident of the Highlands, a neighborhood he loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Givens. He is survived by his wife, Dee (Dorothy, nee Cambron); his children, Amy (Manny Miravete) and Jeremy (Kelly); his step-daughter, Amy Gadansky; his beautiful grandchildren, Sophia, Emma, Julian, Olivia and soon to be born, Charles; his mother, Lois Givens; his sisters, Tammy Grant and Brenda Jenkins; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Highlands Funeral Home with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, in memory of Jerry Givens, 1836 Fleming Road, Louisville, KY, 40205 or Young Eagles (youngeagles.org).
He was a wonderful son, father, friend, husband, and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Jerry lived life to the fullest. He is known for the annual St. Patrick's dinners he cooked at the Aero Club, his love of sunsets at Nolin Lake, his ability to fix almost anything for family and friends, and his wonderful smile. He has been flying out of Bowman Field since 1966, and was a Corporate Pilot for Trilogy Health Services and Cutting Tools, Inc. He owned Jackson TV for many years and has been a long-time resident of the Highlands, a neighborhood he loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Givens. He is survived by his wife, Dee (Dorothy, nee Cambron); his children, Amy (Manny Miravete) and Jeremy (Kelly); his step-daughter, Amy Gadansky; his beautiful grandchildren, Sophia, Emma, Julian, Olivia and soon to be born, Charles; his mother, Lois Givens; his sisters, Tammy Grant and Brenda Jenkins; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
His funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Highlands Funeral Home with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2013.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, in memory of Jerry Givens, 1836 Fleming Road, Louisville, KY, 40205 or Young Eagles (youngeagles.org).
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Published by Courier-Journal on Jun. 27, 2013.
MEMORIAL EVENTS
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Jerry has slipped the surly bonds of earth but will remain now on laughter-silvered wing to me. He has been a man who inspired others to live life through his love of aviation and he always will continue to do so though his legacy.
Sean Hagan
July 8, 2013
You are in our prayers and thoughts.
LaVerne and Mark Wilber
July 4, 2013
JERRY,YOU WERE AT EVERY EVENT THAT I WAS ABLE TO FLY TO AND WHEN I ARRIVED, YOU WERE ALREADY THERE. NOW YOU HAVE "GONE WEST" AND I'M NOT TOO FAR BEHIND. SAVE ME A PLACE; SEE YOU LATER.
JTN
BOWMAN EAGLES
JTN
BOWMAN EAGLES
JIM NOLEN
July 1, 2013
Dear Givens Family,
Jerry was a wonderful and loving friend to all - he will be greatly missed... his memory will remain strong in all who knew him... it was just yesterday he was cruising through the t-hangars onto the ramp on his motorcycle - pulling the seaplane out - for him his ride was as important as the destination...
Sending lots of love and prayers, Love, Laura
Jerry was a wonderful and loving friend to all - he will be greatly missed... his memory will remain strong in all who knew him... it was just yesterday he was cruising through the t-hangars onto the ramp on his motorcycle - pulling the seaplane out - for him his ride was as important as the destination...
Sending lots of love and prayers, Love, Laura
Laura Benson Jones
June 28, 2013
Dee, I Jerry has been my friend since 1963, he use to fly a old 182 that belonged to a Dr., I worked at KFS for Dick then & Jery was fixing TV's.
I am here for you to help in any way I can.
I'll call you in a few days, get your list ready.
Drew
I am here for you to help in any way I can.
I'll call you in a few days, get your list ready.
Drew
Drew
June 28, 2013
We will miss you Jerry. Blue skys and tailwinds.
Dennie Morris
June 28, 2013
Jerry gave me my first ride in a Turbo Commander when I was shopping for one. He always had a smile he would do anything for you......we will miss you good friend
David Baughman
June 28, 2013
Grieving a Loss. Celebrating a Life.
The Grell Family lost a dear friend June 24th. We lost the best pilot that ever navigated the skies. Jerry had been with Cutting Tools Inc. for 40 years and leaves such a void...one that can never be replaced.
Our love and prayers go out to Dee and the family. May God give you all the strength you need in the days ahead.
Much Love, Bud, Dee, Henry, Lauren, and Jonathan
The Grell Family lost a dear friend June 24th. We lost the best pilot that ever navigated the skies. Jerry had been with Cutting Tools Inc. for 40 years and leaves such a void...one that can never be replaced.
Our love and prayers go out to Dee and the family. May God give you all the strength you need in the days ahead.
Much Love, Bud, Dee, Henry, Lauren, and Jonathan
June 28, 2013
You were a great freind that will be missed by all.
Terry Becker
June 27, 2013
You will be greatly missed good friend. My deepest sympathy to Dee and all the family
Bill Clark
June 27, 2013
To all the family of Jerry, so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Theresa Davis Burkhead
June 27, 2013
I actually had the honor of flying up front with Jerry on a few occasions (with Trilogy). He was always so gracious and answered questions and let me listen in to the air traffic - such a cool experience. Amy & Jeremy, I don't think there was a time that I was around your Dad that he didn't mention you both and he was so proud of you. Around Trilogy, he was fondly known as "Jerry Air" - there will never be another. He always gave us a smooth landing. We are all thinking about you in this great time of loss and feeling your pain.
Angela @ Trilogy
Angela @ Trilogy
Angela Powell
June 27, 2013
We'll miss you.
Richard Kelly
June 27, 2013
I only knew Jerry a short time but he was a wonderful person to know. Keeping your family in our prayers.
Dick Booher
June 27, 2013
We are SO VERY sorry for your LOSS! He was ALWAYS a fun, caring guy. He will be missed! Sorry, we are out of town. Call us sometime!
Jerry Tillman
June 27, 2013
Dee and family -- We loved Jerry so much, and you, and all we can say is how very, very sorry we are for your great loss. Please know you have friends and family lifting you up in prayer, thoughts, and "Jerry stories". Most of us truly understand the life experience you are undertaking and can say, in truth and honesty, your heart will heal in time and precious memories will remain forever. Much, much, love always, Alan & Robin Swartzwelder
June 27, 2013
To Jerry's family, you have our deepest sympathy and we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Mary Grace Dever Taylor
Mary Grace Dever Taylor
June 27, 2013
You will be missed by all who knew you.
Charles Lynn
June 27, 2013
To the family of Jerry,you all have my deepest sympathy.What a wonderful man that was loved by everyone.He will be missed.Debbie Whittenberg
June 26, 2013