Mark Bennett Bivens

A Louisville resident, Mr. Mark Bennett Bivens, age 69, crossed over peacefully with family at his bedside on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Mark was born in Bloomfield, Kentucky on March 1, 1955 to the late Bernice Leonard & J.P. Crume. He spent his early years with his mother, younger sister Angela and brother Donald. As a child, he enjoyed playing sports, fishing and hunting with family. He attended Nelson County High School and joined the U.S. Army in 1975. He served 4 years and was honorably discharged. He began working for various companies but spent many years as an employee at Shred-It.
Mark took pride in being a father. He loved his children and grandchildren deeply. Mark is survived by daughters, Felicia Taylor (Diane Phillips), Shenica Bailey (Carlos Bailey)(Pamela Maddox), Markea Bivens (Barbara Brown), bonus children, Steven, Robrika, Otis and Ciara. He leaves behind grandchildren, Dadrian, Tatyana, Akaiya, Ahulani, Aaliyah, Arianna, Harley, Aria, Kebrin, Kody, Dynasty, Caleb, Laterius, Oniaca, and many more.
In his free time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, going fishing, and watching a Louisville game. Mark enjoyed being in the kitchen or throwing something on the grill!
He will be remembered fondly by his extended family and huge circle of friends, all whom were touched by his giving heart and funny personality.
A memorial service for Mr. Mark Bennett Bivens will be 3:00 pm Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home. Rev. Enrique Butler, Sr. will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00-3:00pm with cremation to follow the services. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home.