Mr. George Albert Bivens, age 73, a native and resident of Fruitdale, AL was born November 10, 1942 to the parentage of the late Sip Bivens, Sr. and the late Essie Johnson Bivens. He departed this life April 13, 2016 at Washington County Hospital, Chatom, AL.
Mr. Bivens, affectionately known as "Mister", was a member of First Baptist Church, Fruitdale, AL.
He was preceded in death two sisters, Bernice Spotts and Elnora Boykin; four brothers, Floyd Bivens, Sip Bivens, Jr., Charlie Bivens, and J.C. Bivens.
He is survived by a daughter, Iris Franks of Fruitdale, AL; two sisters, Mattie P. (David) Hill of Englewood, CA; and Annie Bell Rogers of State Line, MS; three brothers, A. C. (Martha) Bivens of Deer Park, AL; Robert (Ethel) Bivens of Whistler, AL; and Spencer Bivens of State Line, MS; two grandchildren, one great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Viewing Monday, April 18, 2016, 10-11am at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 79 Church Street, State Line, MS 39362, Rev. Willie Rankin, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in Yellow Pine Cemetery, Fruitdale, AL; the family will receive friends at the home of the deceased.
Viewing Monday, April 18, 2016, 10-11am at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 79 Church Street, State Line, MS 39362, Rev. Willie Rankin, pastor and eulogist. Following burial in Yellow Pine Cemetery, Fruitdale, AL; the family will receive friends at the home of the deceased.
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