Ralph H. Givens

1930 - 2021

Ralph H. Givens, 90
SEAFORD - Ralph H. Givens passed away on February 8, 2021, at TidalHealth Nanticoke in Seaford, Delaware.
Born on February 21, 1930, on the family farm on Sycamore Road in Laurel, Delaware, he is the son of the late Charles and Margaret Givens. Ralph was a graduate of Laurel High School Class of 1948. He was a lifelong farmer and poultry grower. In his school-age years, Ralph and his brother Richard would deliver milk in the early mornings from Givens' Dairy. He was a member of the Seaford Ruritan Club, past director of Southern States, and the Laurel Auction Block.
He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 70 years, Jane Givens of Seaford; sons, Steven Givens (Shirley) of Seaford, and Ralph Chris Givens of Seaford; daughters, Faith Ann Givens (Larry) of Seaford, Beth Ellen Givens Larkin (Kenneth) of Delmar, Md.; close family friend, Kevin Powell (Jamie) of Seaford; brothers, Burton Givens, Wayne Givens, both of Laurel, and Minos Givens of Florida; sister, Phyllis West of Laurel; grandchildren, Todd Torbert, Tracy Torbert, April Milligan, Adam Weaver, Amanda Ketterman, Stephanie Walton, Heather Willey, Chase Givens, Colton Givens, and Heather Morley; sixteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive him.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his siblings, Richard Givens, Donald Givens, and Aline Bell.
A walk thru visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2021, at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West Street, Laurel, DE 19956. A graveside service will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Father Howard Backus will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Givens honor to St. Phillips Episcopal Church, 522 Main Street, Laurel, DE 19956, or to Portsville United Methodist Church, 31060 Dogwood Lane, Laurel, DE 19956.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.hsdfuneralhome.com