Ernest W. "Sonny" Bivin

Ernest W. "Sonny" Bivin obituary, Louisville, KY

Ernest W. "Sonny" Bivin

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3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205

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Resthaven Memorial Park

4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218

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Ernest Bivin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home - Louisville on Dec. 12, 2025.
Ernest "Sonny" W. Bivin, 94, of Louisville, passed away on Thurs. December 11th, 2025, of a brief illness. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 49 years, Jean (Herrmann) Bivin, with whom he had four children. He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Austin Patrick Beck.

Mr. Bivin proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and was a Purple Heart recipient and a Korean War veteran.

He is survived by his children, David W. Bivin (Patricia), Beverly B. Nelson (Jerry), Charles A. Bivin, Barbara B. Beck (John); four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

His funeral service will take place at 12:00pm on Thursday, December 18th, at Highlands Funeral Home 3331 Taylorsville Road, with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.

Visitation will take place at Highlands on Wednesday, December 17th, 4:00pm - 8:00pm and Thursday, from 11:00am until the time of service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to KET and the American Heart Association.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Dec

17

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Highlands Funeral Home

3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205

Send Flowers

Dec

18

Service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Highlands Funeral Home

3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205

Send Flowers

Dec

18

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Highlands Funeral Home

3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205

Send Flowers

Dec

18

Interment

1:00 p.m.

Resthaven Memorial Park

4400 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40218

Send Flowers

Only 9 hours left for delivery to next service.