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Larry Givens Obituary
Larry Givens, 71, went home to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ on October 23, 2018.
He was born December 12, 1946 in Bolivar, Tennessee to Edna Givens and Hence Dickerson. The family relocated to Ohio in 1952 where Larry later graduated from Copley High School. Larry was employed for Monsanto Incorporated in Wadsworth and then later, for two years, as a long distance truck driver. The majority of his career was spent working as a Highway Maintenance Operator for the city of Akron. Larry worked for the city until the time of his illness. Larry was a member of Unity Holiness Ministry COGIC.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Paula Dejournett-Givens; sons, Larry Givens, Robert Williams, William Sanders, Levert Finney and Diere' DeJournett; daughters, Diedra Anderson, Yolanda Watson, Dawn Givens and Dazzelle Martin; sister, Precious Jenkins; 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a host of loving family and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 12 p.m. at St. Ashworth Temple COGIC, 1086 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44307. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment at Greenlawn Cemetery; Eulogist, Pastor Robert E. DeJournett and Officiants Pastor Cedric A. DeJournett and Minister Kevin L. DeJournett. Procession will form at 1387 Blake Place and condolences may be sent to 1204 Dover Ave., Akron, Ohio 44320.
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Jacqueline Adams-Holt
November 4, 2018
Like to express my deepest sympathy to the family Mr. Larry Givens. May you fine peace and comfort during this time. So sorry for your loss.
Durwin TURNER
November 3, 2018
To the family,
You have my deepest sympathies for your loss. May God bless and keep you through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Durwin (Wood) Turner
November 2, 2018
R.I.P. MY FRIEND I WILL NEVER FORGET THE GOOD OLD DAYS. YOU WERE A GOOD FRIEND AND WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN MY HEART, TO THE FAMILY SO VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. KATIE AND WILLIAM LANE LEXINGTON KY.
CAMILLE EWING
November 2, 2018
To the Family of Spanky, condolences to you for your loss. Smiling Spanky is what I will remember him as, he always gave me a hug when I saw him and a hey baby how you doing'' Rosamond Avenue days when I was a younger girl, he was always the same sweet person. May he rest peacefully eternally....
EDDIE / GAYLE BROWN & FAMILY
November 2, 2018
CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE GIVENS FAMILY AT THIS TIME FOR THE DAYS HAVE BEEN WELL LIVED AND THE MEMORIES HAVE BECOME THOUGHTS OF COMFORT SPANKY WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THE PEOPLE HE NEW AS FRIENDS GOD BLESS THE FAMILY FOR WE HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS R.I.P. I WILLREMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES SHARED WITH YOU THEY BRING JOY TO ALL THE THOUGHTS THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER
DEBORAH WOODALL
November 2, 2018
SPANK DANK MY FRIEND IM GONNA MISS U I ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING UR FACE AN REMENBERING THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD AN WE LAUGH RIP MY FRIEND SEE U LATER MY CONDOLENCE TO THE FAMILY I FEEL UR PAIN AN LOSS FROM THE WOODALL FAMILY
Diettra Terry
November 2, 2018
Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss. I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Spanky,may the Lord provide you comfort during this difficult time
Floyd and Ozella Frye
November 2, 2018
Our prayers are with you daily and his comfort will get you through this difficult time.
Felicia House
November 2, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Spanky. That was my dude since i was a young girl. SPANK was always the same, just a sweet gentle soul who always had a smile on his face and a very warm greeting to fallow thats how i want to remember my friend. I'm gonna truly miss seeing his smiling face, May he Rest Easy in Heaven and be Remembered and Loved Always. Gone but Never Forgotten !
Kimm Paynther
November 2, 2018
We love you Spank and miss you much and you are forever in our hearts.
The Paynther family. Calvin, Kimm, Zion
LaWanda Chisolm
November 2, 2018
Spanky may you rest in eternity.You were one of the greats.Always such a gentleman,with a kindness that will be missed by all who knew and loved you .May your family rest assured that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.I'm going to miss your smile your fashion and how good you always smelled.rest in paradise.
Marc & Deborah Greenwood
November 2, 2018
RIP Spanky
Yolanda Bronner-Core
November 1, 2018
My condolences to the family, rest in peace Spanky.
Joann Colbert
November 1, 2018
Sending are sincere condolences to the family of Larry "Spanky" during the lost of your love one. May the blessing of the Father above keep you strong at this time. GRACE AND PEACE to you all and may Spanky be at Rest!! Louise Colbert-Bingham and Joann Colbert and Family
Evelyn Tarver
November 1, 2018
Your in our hearts RIP friend Nanette and Tina Williams
Bernice Crockett
November 1, 2018
Spanky you have always been a friend of mine. I am so sorry that you are gone,but so happy you will be resting in heaven. Rest easy my friend.
Cedrick Witherspoon
November 1, 2018
Sending My Condolences & Love To Dee , Scooter & Family Rest Rasy Uncle Spank
Barbara Ferguson
November 1, 2018
Paula, so very sorry for your loss the family is in our thoughts & prayers
Claudius Jenkins
November 1, 2018
Rest in Heaven Larry.
Stacy Smith
November 1, 2018
Rip spanky I will always remember your banana pudding
Marilyn Tyler-Belton
November 1, 2018
May your memories hold much joy in the hearts of your love ones. .Rest easy Spanky
Kevin Dejournett
November 1, 2018
Rih turkey
Kathy Nash
October 31, 2018
RIP Spanky, condolences to the family, Spanky always remind me of Barry White, gone but never forgotten rest dear friend.
Beth and Be'Jean
October 31, 2018
We would like to offer our condolences to Paula and the entire of Larry Givens. May God comfort you during this very difficult time.
Stanley & Peachy Washington I
October 31, 2018
To Paula and Family our prayers and condolences go out to you all at this sorrowful time Spanky was a good friend of ours he always had a big hug to give everytime he saw us may GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL we will miss you brother RIP
October 31, 2018
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. Treasure the special times spent together as you draw strength from the love of family and friends. Also, may God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Ps 119:50, 76)
rushon Turner
October 31, 2018
You will forever be missed Pops!!! Love you
Angela McWain
October 31, 2018
R.I.H.
jean brown
October 31, 2018
S.I.P.
PEACE BE STILL
BONNIE P BROWN
Leslie (Bundle) Watson
October 31, 2018
Paula may you and your family have the comfort of knowing my family have you in our thoughts and prayers.... Love. Aprill, Christal, Bundle, and Choya
Brenda (Rivers) Taylor
October 31, 2018
May good memories of good times with a great man remain with us always.
Bonita
October 31, 2018
Gone but never forgotten
"Uncle Spanky"
KAREN INGRAN
October 31, 2018
will miss him so, but, no more pain, just peace RIH
Kim Hampton-Springer
October 30, 2018
No more Spanky, u can rest now !..The boys & I are gonna miss you so so much. We love u Spanky. Love!
Otho Bowe
October 30, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.Pastor Otho Bowe
Dave & Roz Richardson
October 29, 2018
Rest in peace Spanky
Steen Vinson
October 29, 2018
R.I.PARADISE NEIGHBOR
FRANK FITZGERALD
October 29, 2018
R.I.P
October 29, 2018
My condolences to your family. May God give you comfort during your time of sorrow.
Woodrow and Wanda Nash
October 28, 2018
Our codolences to the family will keep you lifted in prayer for your strength and that God be the comforter in the days to come
Ernie Orr
October 28, 2018
To The Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers
May God continue to comfort you and keep
You strong.
Gilda Liggins
October 27, 2018
Sending my deepest sympathy in the home going of Spanky. My husband (Everett) loved him like a little brother he was all ways so much fun to be around.
GOD BLESS ALL
Gilda
Charles Small
October 27, 2018
So long my friend. I will truly miss you.
Spianky an Kenny McCloude
Kevin DeJournett
October 27, 2018
"Cool Turkey"
Kevin DeJournett
October 27, 2018
TURK
Kevin DeJournett
October 27, 2018
Kevin & Theresa wedding 1988
Kevin DeJournett
October 27, 2018
My brother in law "Turkey"
Kevin DeJournett
October 27, 2018
Evern M Clark
October 26, 2018
Sparky you will truly miss I remember the days u and I and Ruthie we have a ball back in the day and we all remained friends u will be missed my friend
Melva Glass-Foster
October 25, 2018
Heartfelt condolences to the Givens family. Spanky was a remarkable person
Bunky Coleman
October 25, 2018
Larry you were a good friend. Will always remember our growing up days in Medina/Akron. Will miss you. R.I.P.j
rick Dampier
October 25, 2018
To the Givens Family.
So Sorry to hear of your lost of Larry.
R McMullen
October 25, 2018
Spanky, you will be truly missed! Too cool for school is how I will remember you always! **RIP**
Rhoden Memorial Home
October 25, 2018
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