Derris Westley Givens

Derris Westley Givens obituary, Ponca City, OK

Derris Westley Givens

Derris Givens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Trout Funeral Home of Perry on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Derris Westley Givens, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, August 22, 2025.
Derris was born on January 27, 1963 in Perry, Oklahoma to George and Ann (Folsom) Givens.
Derris is survived by his mother, Ann Givens; sister, Christina Chantnacran and her husband, Mike; his kids, Jennifer Brownlee and her husband, Jeff, Joni Leigh and her husband, Levi, and Jason Schechter; numerous nephews, a niece; cousins; and several aunts and uncles.
Derris is preceded in death by his wife, Jennfier (Bittiker) Givens; father, George Givens; and brother, Billy Givens.
Derris was a gentle giant. He was kind and willing to help anyone who asked for it.
There will be no public service. He wanted you to remember him as he was in your favorite memory. He will be very missed. We invite you to leave a message of condolence, expression of sympathy or perhaps share a memory of Derris at www.troutperry.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home of Perry, 1408 N 7th St, Perry, OK 73077.
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