? Ervin Hiwassee Givens Sr. was born November 18, 1918 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Lisa and Edward Givens, one out of eleven children. He received his education in the Luther Public Schools System. He valiantly served and fought for our and others freedom in World War II. He also worked for the City of Nichols Hills and Tinker Air Force Base for many years before he retired.
Ervin was a longtime member of Hillwood Baptist Church. he went on to
be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at 1:37 a.m. Preceding him in death were his beloved ten siblings, wife Helen Louise Givens Sr. and seven children: Joeann Rice of Lawton, OK. Joyce Givens of Midwest City, OK. Drusilla Boyland of Midwest City, OK. Dahlia Garrison of Spencer, OK. Roland Givens Sr. of Midwest City, Ok., and Loretha Givens-Lowe of Midwest City,OK., Sylvia Givens, Maurice Givens of Spencer, OK., Geraldine Haywood, of Oklahoma City, one sister-in-law, Charlese Webb of Jones, OK., and a host of grandchildren, great grand children, great great grand children, neices, nephews, relatives and friends.
Ervin will be missed by all who knew and loved him.