CALVIN LESTER BIVENS's Obituary
Calvin Lester Bivens, of Frankford, DE, departed this life Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Beebe Hospital in Lewes, DE at the age of 59. He was born on February 4, 1953, the youngest son of the late Emerson L. Bivens and Martha S. Dickerson Bivens. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Elzey, Mervin and Edward Bivens. He attended the Lord Baltimore School and the Indian River High School. He also attended Sussex Technical School and received training as a carpenter. He worked with various contractors, including Iacchetta Builders for 13 years and then Mountaire Poultry for 2 years. Calvin was the love of Rachel's life. He was a man of few words but much wisdom. Anyone who knew him would know that his world revolved around family. Often times you would catch him working with his hands. He was a master carpenter. Calvin Bivens was the original family guy. Calvin is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rachel A. Bivens of Frankford, three sons, Duane Brown (Ann), Jamaal Bivens (Mamie), Lester Bivens (Tee), a brother, Denver Bivens (Reva), a sister, Deanna S. Bratton, seven grandchildren, Diamond, Elizabeth, Jadaya, Dalisha, Shamika, Juan, and Devin, and a god daughter, Nicole Tyre. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews' cousins, extended family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at the Calvary Pentecostal Church, 31125 N. Worcester Hwy, Bishopville, MD, where friends may call after 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow at Zoar Golden Acres Cemetery. Apostle Larry Morris will officiate the service. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com .
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