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February 5, 2014 The Portland Observer Black History Month Page 17 ■ -A H ’ H Father and Church Deacon Remembered Rayford Leon Givens Funeral services for Rayford Leon Givens, will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 8101 N. Fiske Ave. Burial with military honors will follow at 1 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery. He was bom July 29, 1934 in Wellston, Okla., the eldest of eight children to the late Ameda Battle Givens and Princy G. Givens. When he was just 8 months old, the family moved to Phoenix, Ariz. He attended Mary McLeod Bethune School and Carver High School in Phoenix, graduating in 1952. In 1954, he joined the Marine Corps, saying at the time that he wanted to join the toughest branch of service. Later, he confessed that it was “extremely tough” and he wondered what in the world was he thinking. But, nevertheless he went on to serve duty in Japan, also in the Cuban Missile Crisis and two tours in Vietnam. By God’s grace, he served without injury and retired from the Marine Corps in 1977 with more than 20 years of honorable service. Later, he was hired on at the Postal Service, where he gave 17 more years of public service. Before his mihtary career, he married Sharon Marlene Rhodes (Penny); they later divorced. To this union three daughters were bom, Sandra, Adriene, and Donna. Ray later met and married Cora Mae Williams; this union also ended in divorce. He received Christ into his life and joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, becoming a member of the church’s Brother Hood, and later was ordained a deacon. He took great pride in volunteering as the head barbecue cook for church events. He served as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent. He also became a member of the church’s m en’s chorus and was a mentor to many. Preceding him in death were three brothers, Charles, Wilburt and Robert Stanley Givens. He leaves to mom and cherish fond memories, his daughters; sisters, Doris Jean Hendrix, Rose Marie Martin and Mary Elouise Givens; a brother Deacon Fred Givens and sister-in-law Shirley Givens; 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; 10 nieces, 3 nephews and a host of grand nieces and grand nephews, many relatives and friends. t BtWF c«wr»ior«goncowl T erry F amily In Loving Memory F uneral H ome Clark Owens Funeral services for Clark Owens will be held Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. at Maranatha Church in northeast Portland. Viewing is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 10 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Terry Family Funeral Home: E N T E R P R IS E S . L L C AUTO HOME LIFE At Budget we work with many insurance companies to find the best fit for your 2337 N. Williams Ave Portland, Or 97227 503-249-1788 BUSINESS Every time we arrange a personalized funeral service, we take special pride going the extra mile. With our online Memorial Obituary, now we can do even more. Friends and family can find out service information, view photos, read obituary, order flowers and leave personal messages of condolences from anywhere, anytime. Simply go to our website. www.terryfamilyfuneralhome.com * “Dedicated to providing excellent service and superior care o f your loved one” needs and to fit your Budget. Call today for a free quote! 800-452-2151 www.oregoncoast.org You make the tribute personal. BUDGET INSURANCE DURAN BEASLEY For more new things to try, visit our website: We make the service personal, "Your Budget is our mission" DANNY CHAN p j t g T Q j|L HEALTH 503 515 4377 Fax 503 610 7011 Office 503 254 7188 1710 NE 82nd Ave Portland, OR 97220 Independent agents serving Oregon & Washington Dwight A. Terry Oregon License CO-3644 Amy S. Terry Oregon License FS-0395
