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1943
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2020
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Dorris Givens Obituary
Little Dixie - Dorris Edward Givens, of Little Dixie, Kentucky, died Monday, December 28, 2020, on his 77th birthday due to complications from Covid-19.
He was an active member of Dixie United Methodist Church. He lived life out loud with a smile that opened doors and hearts, creating a legacy of kindness and love that touched the lives of many. Anyone who knew Dorris knew he had a giving heart. They also knew that if they needed it, anything he owned was theirs. He was a farmer, he was a truck driver, and he was the transportation coordinator for Givens International Drilling Supplies. He was the face of Givens International and the epitome of customer service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorris M. and Christine Kellen Givens.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Susie Powell Givens; two daughters, Dawn Caton and her husband, Roger, and Randa Gary and her husband, Bill, both of Little Dixie, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Aaron Edward Caton, Mason Sidney Lee Caton, William Isaac Gary, and Isabelle Pennington Ann Gary; sister-in-law, Bonnie Powell Baggerly and her husband, Hal; nieces and nephews; and cousins.
While it breaks our hearts, Dorris's funeral will be private because we have so much love and respect for all of you and want to keep everyone safe during the Covid-19 time.
The private funeral will be at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home. Pastor Mark Hobgood will officiate. Burial will be in Corydon Cemetery.
There will be no visitation.
Pallbearers will be Wes Baggerly, Matt Baggerly, Tommy Littlepage, Allen Goodman, Bobby Waddle, Barry L. Schneider, Jr., Jeff Francis, and Greg Bonnot.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Cleveland, Don Bowling, Jimmy Newcom, Shirley Garrard, Hal Baggerly, Dwight Crooks, Tracy Crooks, Allen Sutton, Wayne Hughes, and Myron Woodard.
As soon as is possible, a celebration of Dorris's life will be held for all his family and friends—date to be announced.
Dorris loved supporting the good works of his church's ministries and of the educational scholarships provided through his professional organizations. Contributions may be made to Dixie United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 215, Corydon, KY 42406; Kentucky Groundwater Association Scholarship Fund, 153 Booger Hollow Road, Gray, KY 40734; Missouri Water Well Association Scholarship, 3344 Bentwater Place, St. Charles, MO 63301; or Tennessee Water Well Association Scholarship, c/o Summer Lane, 3449 Old Airport Road, White Pine, TN 37890.
Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Kathy Mathis
January 11, 2021
Susie I know this is a terrible loss for you. You two spent so much time together working and enjoying travel, family, and friends. Give our sincere condolences to your family. I will be praying for you in these difficult days ahead. Kathy and Frank Mathis
Jon Richard
January 4, 2021
Very sorry for your loss Susie and family. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Dorris was a great man that I always enjoyed talking to. God Bless you all! Jon Richard
Shayba
January 3, 2021
Thinking of you all... sorry for your loss.. love from Baltimore! Shayna and Blue
Gary Richardville
January 2, 2021
He was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Mark Sellars
January 2, 2021
He always had a good story to tell.
Judy Fulcher
January 1, 2021
He was a good man
Judy Fulcher
January 1, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Janet And Michael Sherwood
December 31, 2020
We met Dorris several years back during a Powell family reunion, he was all smiles and kindness. We are so sorry to hear of his passing, and pray for comfort and healing for Susie and her family!
Rickey and Debbie Samples
December 31, 2020
We met Dorris and Susie many years ago at the Tn Water Well Association meetings. They became not just friends but family to us. Dorris will be greatly missed. Susie you and your girls are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you all. Rickey and Debbie
James Welch
December 31, 2020
Very sorry for your loss very nice gentleman love to shoot the breeze with him when I come to pick at his business. YELLOW FREIGHT Driver
John Eblen
December 31, 2020
Susie & Dawn:
I am so Sorry to learn of the passing of Dorris Edward. I knew he was hospitalized, but was Praying for Good Health for him. I enjoyed my years as Principal of Corydon Elementary School when Dawn was a student & Dorris was the Custodian; that is when I got to know Dorris Edward better. Dorris Edward was a Great Man ( as you already know). Please accept my Sympathy!! John Eblen
Dennis Gibson
December 31, 2020
Sympathy Gift courtesy of Dennis Gibson. Group of 10 Memorial Trees Planted In Loving Memory of DORRIS EDWARD GIVENS.
Karin Powell
December 31, 2020
Sympathy Gift courtesy of Karin Powell. Group of 10 Memorial Trees Planted In Loving Memory of DORRIS EDWARD GIVENS.
Penny Padgett
December 31, 2020
Prayers for the family....Such a special group of people that loves each other and their community. Doris is with his Lord now.
Howard & Pam Moran
December 30, 2020
Always a smile and laughter. A joy to be around. Our prayers go out for Susie, daughters and the rest of your family. May each of you feel the Lord's arms holding you during this difficult time.
Teresa Brunner
December 30, 2020
Sending prayers & love during this very difficult time God Bless & comfort the family Love, Teresa,Ashley & Brandon
Bobbie Fisher and Mike Sauer
December 30, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris & Connie Wilson
December 30, 2020
I have always said the greatest benefit of belonging to a trade association is the relationships we build along the way. Dorris and Susie have always been a blessing and a pleasure to be around at the TWWA and Jubilee shows. Know we LOVE you and our prayers are with the family.
Jim Wharton
December 30, 2020
He was a joy to be around. I looked forward every year to catching up with him at the KYGWA drillers workshop. So sorry for your loss.
Michelle King
December 30, 2020
Prayers for peace and comfort.
Jerri McClure & Rodolfo Garieri
December 30, 2020
Heart breaking!! Our sincere condolences!!!
Pamela Smith
December 30, 2020
I have known Dorris for years, as well as Susie. Grief can be so hard and devastating; however, the memories will be cherished forever. Susie, both of you were there for me and supported me when Dad passed and when Mom passed. You will never know how much that meant to me. You will be in my prayers.
Pamela Raymond Smith
Ronald Raymond
December 30, 2020
Susie, so sorry to hear about Doris Edward!! Wish I could be there for you but under the conditions that is not possible at this time. Will try my best to be there for the celebration of his life when announced.
Ronnie Raymond
Patricia and LeeAnn Crowley
December 30, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Brandi Hayden
December 30, 2020
We will miss driving down the road and seeing him out riding the mower with that big smile on his face! He was a great man that would do anything for anyone! He will be miss by so many! We want to send love and prayers to each of you Susie, Dawn, and Randa’s family!
Elaine McCrary
December 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss!!!
Betty and Ike Norment
December 30, 2020
Thoughts and prayers of love and support in your darkest hour!
Gloria Felty Zenthoefer
December 30, 2020
Heaven gained a wonderful man. I wish you all healing and peace during these difficult times. May God be with each of you. My prayers continue to go out for you all.
Pam Parrish
December 30, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss Suzy. That man sure did let his light shine......lighting every room he entered! And boy could he make me laugh! It was always a joy when I got to be with you both. Sending love and prayers....
Pam Parrisg
Helen Posey
December 30, 2020
I will miss that smile and warm welcome any time I saw him. Heaven gained a wonderful angel. Susie, Randa and Dawn, I know you have lost a loving and kind husband and father. He watches from Heaven now and is always in your heart. Peace and prayers.
Sierra Konkright
December 29, 2020
So sorry you were taken so soon and by this terrible virus. You were an extraordinary man, prayers for the family. ❤
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