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Edward Dale Givens Sr.

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Edward Dale Givens Sr., of Sparkman, passed to his heavenly home at the age of 93, on Nov. 4, 2011, for a reunion with not only his Lord, but the love of his life, Louise. He was born April 17, 1918, in Sparkman, the son of the late Daniel Hall and Eva Culbreath Givens. Dale lived during the Depression and learned that with hard work and determination, one could succeed in his endeavors. He learned and taught his family to work hard, love each other, save for a rainy day, be faithful to your Lord and church, and you could have a great life. Dale was a farmer, cattleman, timber man, and logger during his lifetime; timber and cattle being his pride and joy. Following his active working days, he took great pride in working with his wife Louise on his "projects," which were many. At the time of his death, he was the oldest member of New Hope Baptist Church and served as deacon for many years; always working and giving behind the scene. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Frank Givens; a sister, Lillian "Sis" Barnes; and three brothers and sisters who died at a very young age. He is survived by three sons, Edward Dale Givens Jr. and Judy Berry, Danny Givens and wife, Johnnie, Gene Givens and wife, Jeannie, all of Sparkman; three daughters, Betty Bass and the late Roy Bass, Geneva Quarles and husband, Stan, all of Arkadelphia, Rosemary Walker and husband, Richard, of Sparkman; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special care givers, Barbara Koloff, Joanna Donahue, Linda Ford, and Donna Key. Visitation will be 5 - 8 p.m., Sunday, at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home in Arkadelphia. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 7, at New Hope Baptist Church in Sparkman, with Bro. Rick Hyde, Bro. Jerry George, and Bro. Jerry Holland, officiating. Burial will be in Givens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Mark, Jason, Anthony, Clark and Gregory Givens, and Clint Walker. Honorary pallbearers will be Clay McMaster, Kevin Boyles, Brock McCorkle, Mark Mann, Dustin Smith, Brady Harmon, and Hank Sullivent. Memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, P. O. Box 723, Bearden, Ark., 71720. Online guest register is available at www.ruggleswilcox.com.

Published November 6, 2011

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