Edward Banes Givler

Edward Banes Givler, 84, of Varina, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Ruth Ellis Givler; parents, Jacob James Givler and Estelle Brown Givler; a brother, Lenard Givler; and a sister, Doris Williams. Mr. Givler was retired from the Ford Motor Company. He was a faithful member of Fort Lee Baptist Church, an avid gardener, and the best granddaddy. Mr. Givler proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a veteran of Pearl Harbor, and also survived the sinking of the destroyer USS Reid while under attack from Japanese aircraft. Mr. Givler is survived by his son, James Givler; grandchildren, Stephanie Givler and Amy Givler; sister, Mary G. Stone and husband, Thomas; his brother by choice, Roger Smith and wife, Mary; as well as many other loving family and friends. The family will receive friends at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 20. Funeral services will be held at Fort Lee Baptist Church on Saturday, January 21, at 11 a.m. Interment Maury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fort Lee Baptist Church or to the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School.