William David Givens

William David “Dave” Givens, 56, of Berne passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 5, 2016 at his home. He was born on August 1, 1960 in Big Stone Gap, Virginia to Ray and Audrey (Tankersly) Givens. He was married on August 3, 1985 to Dian Neuenschwander.

He served in the Indiana National Guard and worked at P.h.D. Inc. for over 30 years. He attended First Missionary Church. He enjoyed watching IU basketball and Colts football as an avid fan. He enjoyed woodworking, cooking, and being with his family and his dog, Lillie.

He is survived by his wife of Berne; two sons, Aaron (fiance Sarah) Givens; and Austin (Courtney) Givens; seven sisters, Vera (Bill) Lightle; Phyllis Horn; Darlene (Roy) Mills; Gilda (Mike) Grile; Shirley Eskew; Mary Jean (Steve) Conner; and Terri Lynn (Dwane) Ford; three brothers, Leroy (Barb) Givens; Dennis (Esther) Givens; and Brian (Dawn) Givens; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his father and mother-in-law, Delmar and Dessie Neuenschwander; sister, Carol; and nephew, Matt Conner.

Visitation will be four hours prior to the 2:00 p.m. funeral service on Saturday, September 10 at First Missionary Church in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Dathen Faust and Pastor Steve Conner. Burial will be at MRE Cemetery in Berne.

Memorials may be made to Forgotten Children or the Givens family.
Arrangements provided by Yager-Kirchhofer Funeral Home in Berne. Sign the guest book online at www.yagerkirchhofer.com.