Floyd

Bivens

Deacon Floyd Bivens was born April 25, 1922 in Fruitdale, AL to the late Sip Bivens and Essie Johnson Bivens. The family later relocated to Deer Park, AL. Deacon Bivens made his transition into eternal life on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at his home.
Deacon Bivens united with New Light Missionary Baptist Church where he served faithfully on the deacon board and as superintendent of the Sunday School until his health failed.
He was inducted into the United States Army February 23, 1943 and was honorably discharged January 6, 1946. He proudly served his country. As a World War II Veteran, he received the following decorations and citations: WWII Victory Medal, ATO Medal, EAMETO Medal, and the APTO Medal. His favorite pastime was sharing war stories around the oak tree. God blessed him with a great memory, and he made full use of it as he would entertain family and friends with detailed accounts of his military adventures and experiences.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Gloria Bivens, a son, Michael Bivens; brothers, J.C. Bivens, Charlie Bivens, Sip Bivens, Jr., and a sister, Bernice Spotts.
Left to cherish his memories one son, Norman (Dorothy) Bivens of Citronelle, AL; eight daughters, Debra (Don) Dixon of Bigbee, AL; Sheila Bivens, Agnes Grimes, Josephine (Lawrence) Clay, Cynthia Bivens, all of Deer Park, AL; Chervander (Clifford) McCarty of Moss Point, MS; Sonya (Samuel) Traylor of Chatom, AL, and Latasha (DeMetrius) Taylor of Vinegar Bend, AL; 29 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, a special grandson, Curtis "Busta" Traylor; three sisters, Elnora Boykin of Fruitdale, AL; Annie Bell Rogers of Stateline, MS, and Mattie (David) Hill of Inglewood, CA; four brothers, A.C. (Martha) Bivens of Deer Park, AL; Robert (Ethel) Bivens of Whistler, AL; Spencer Bivens of State Line, MS; and George Bivens of Hattiesburg, MS; six sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Services will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 1591 Deer Park Burbank Road, Deer Park, AL 36529. Rev. Larry Bolton, pastor and eulogist. Viewing from 9am until the service at 11am. Military rites at graveside. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Please remember the Bivens Family in prayer. God bless you!

Floyd Bivens - WWII Veteran

Deacon Floyd Bivens, a World War II Veteran entered the United states Army in February 1943 and was honorably discharged in January 1946. Deacon Bivens primary duty was to load and unload cargo ships. Over the years, he told many interesting war stories to whomever would listen. His favorite stories detailed his travels to many beautiful places including, Naples, Italy; Marseille, France; Northern Africa, and Nice, France. His most memorable experiences were riding horses in Fort Clarke, TX and touring Nice, France on a seven-day rest after the war ended. He also often described passing over the equator and traveling across the Mediterranean Sea, which to his amazement, was over nine miles deep. Deacon Bivens always said that he prayed everyday for the Lord to watch over him during his many travels.

On Sept. 19, 2012, at the age of 90, Deacon Bivens took part in the 8th Honor Flight South Alabama to Washington, DC. This was his first time flying on an airplane. While in DC, he had the opportunity to visit the National World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and various other memorials and monuments.

Upon his return to Alabama, he was greeted at the airport by family members, news reports and many supporters who were thankful for his service to his country.