Began his journey Home Wednesday, July 23, 2008, age 86. Preceded in death by his first wife, Delta and his second wife Beatrice. Dear dad of Mary Ann Clark, Jimmy (Sandy), Curtis (Rita), Sandra and Robert Bivens. Loving grandpa of Mark (Nadia) Clark, Sheila (Craig) Welk, Rebecca (Matt) Narcisse, and Ashley Bivens. Brother of Mary Peeples. Brother-in-law of Elaine Bivens and Mae (Bruno) Linde. Also loved by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Thursday, July 31, 4-8PM and Friday 9-10AM. Funeral service 10AM. Burial Highland Memorial Park. WWII Army Veteran, lifetime member of Collins-Meyer VFW Post #2903. Retired from Allen-Bradley. Help me now! Gone Fishin