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Paul D. Givens

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[October 20, 2016]  LINCOLN - Paul D. Givens, 76, of Lincoln passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 2:06 a.m. at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.

Visitation:  5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, at the Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln

Service: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 10:30 a. m. at the church

Funeral home: Peasley Funeral Home, Lincoln     

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Paul D. Givens , 76, of Lincoln passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 2:06 a.m. at the Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at 10:30 a. m. at the Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln with Mr. Henry Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Zion Cemetery. Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 263.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 10, at the Jefferson Street Christian Church.

Paul Dean Givens was born on December 31, 1939 in Lincoln, the son of Cecil C. and Virgie M. Cummings Givens. He was united in marriage to Gloria Sprague on February 16, 1974 in Lincoln. She survives.

Also surviving are his children: Donna Givens, Rebecca (Kemper) Morse, Chad (Amy Barnhart) Lohrenz, Keith (Crystal) Millett, and Bill (Debbie) Millett; three grandchildren: Samantha Cheek, Connor Givens, and Corbin Lohrenz; one sister: Brenda (Jim) Hostetter; and two brothers: Donald Givens and David Givens, his faithful and loving companion Snickers.

Paul was preceded in death by one infant sister: Martha Francis Givens, and his parents.

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Paul graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1958. He then served in the United States Navy from 1958 until 1964.

He was employed at Lehn and Fink. He retired from the State of Illinois Department of Corrections as a of Chief Engineer .

He was a member of Lincoln American Legion Post #263 and the Gold Wing Club.

Paul was an avid Motorcyclist , Snowmobiler, Fisherman and Golfer. He really enjoyed and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Human Society of Logan County or the Food Pantry at Jefferson Street Christian Church or the Wounded Warrior Project.

Final arrangements are entrusted with Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln.

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