William E. Givens

William E. Givens, 75, of Wabash, Indiana since 1985 passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Millers Merry Manor in Marion, Indiana. He was born to the late Robert Givens and Irene Ashford in Miami County, Indiana on June 16, 1938.

He was a graduate from Clay Township High School and Purdue University of Kokomo in 1991. He retired from General Motors of Kokomo, Indiana. He served his country as a United States Marine from 1956-1959. He was a past member of American Legion Post 15 of Wabash, he was a member of Wabash Eagles Lodge and served as past Chaplin of American Legion Riders.

He is survived by a son, Joe Givens (Sarah) of Oklahoma and daughter, Kim Wallace (Randy Titus) of Wabash, Indiana; brothers, Don Givens (Kathy) of Oklahoma and Paul Givens (Lou) of Kokomo, Indiana; half brother, Jim Givens (Norma) of Illinois; sister-in-laws, Kathy Gamble of California, Charlotte Givens of Akron, Indiana, and Hilda Givens of Virginia; granddaughter, Samantha Givens of Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Bob, Larry, and John and a sister, Margaret Biggs.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2013 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Military Honors given at 6 p.m..

Cremation with follow. Preferred memorials are to American Legion Riders Post 15, 188 W. Market Street, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com