Mr. Love Givens, Jr.

Obituary Love Givens Jr. 99, passed away peacefully February 5th, 2023 at Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lucille Givens; parents, Love Givens Sr. and Beulah Sowell Givens; his siblings, Opal Avery, Elizabeth Scribner, James Edward Givens and Vernon Givens; his children, Torrance Calvin Givens, David Tyrone Givens and Joyce Evelynn Young. Love Givens Jr. was born in Jackson, Tennessee on December 22nd, 1923 to Love Givens Sr. and Beulah Sowell Givens. Love grew up and spent his young adult years in Jackson, Tennessee. He graduated from Merry High School and married Lucille Malone Givens. Shortly after they married, Love and Lucille moved to Kansas City, Missouri. There, they went on to start a family and had 6 children: Rebecca, Donald, Joyce, Dorothy, David and Torrance. Love worked at the United States Postal Service for 35 years. He was industrious and made the most out of his career by moving up from mail handler to supervisor, to field representative to Vice President and eventually to President of the Mail Handlers Union. He was motivated and ambitious throughout his 35 years at the Postal Service. Once retired, he established “The Mail Handler Retirement Club” where he hosted many social activities and gatherings. During retirement, he also invested in real estate by owning and managing several properties. Throughout his life, Love was always strong in his faith and believed in God. Jamison Memorial Temple held a very important place in his heart. He was a very active church member and longtime Chairman of the Trustee Board at Jamison. Love was what was some would call a philanthropist, a prominent figure in the community, donating to local charities and organizations. Love was Secretary of the President Teacher Club for the B.W. Shepherd State School for the Handicap, and Treasurer of the Metropolitan Council on Developmental Disabilities Committee. Love’s involvement in the disabled community stemmed from having a child with special needs. Love was an animal lover, and had numerous pets throughout his life. On a fine summer day, you could find him outside, sitting on the porch, with newspaper in hand and his German Shepherd, Rex, by his side. He was always quite fond of dogs, but he did own a cat, named Suzy. He found her as a kitten and took care of for years. Rex and Suzy were the last two pets he owned, and he loved them beyond measure. Love was known as an intellectual and would always enjoy a meaningful conversation or two. He had a very discerning way of speaking when you talked to him. Near the end of his life, he remained sharp witted, and he would always have a witty come back for you, if needed. Love was a disciplinary. He took pride in hard work and education. He always held himself with dignity and respect. He was from a different era in time where the men had esteem and held true to traditional values. Love was a pillar of strength for the family, and he will be deeply missed. Love is survived by his children: Rebecca Givens, Donald Givens, Dorothy Robertson, and grandchildren: Anita Johnson, John Robertson III, William Givens III, Marsha Young, Michelle Young, Toni Givens, Terry Givens, Jason Givens, David Harris Givens, Leah Spradling and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and loved ones. Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023,11:00 am at Jamison Temple CME. Interment: Mount. Moriah Cemetery. Masonic services will be begin at 10 am. Visitation will be from 9 am - 11am at the church. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Love Givens, Jr., please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Love Givens, Jr.

December 22, 1923 - February 5, 2023