Jerry Don Givens age 73 of Knoxville, originally from Taylor, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home after a long battle with cancer and other illnesses. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Army.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ruben and Hilda Horner Givens; granddaughter Angelina Givens and infant grandson Jayden Givens; brother William and sister Carol.
He is survived by his wife Debbie Munsey Givens, sons Jerry Jr. and Carrie; James and Tiffany; Jason and Hannah; Jacob; stepdaughters Ashley Wilson and Travis and Sherrie Farr. 11 grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends.
Family will receive friends 5:30 to 7:30 pm Thursday, October 7, 2021 with service to follow, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Rick Dalton officiating. Interment 11 am Friday, Booker Needham Cemetery, Washburn with Military Graveside Rites by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard and the Tennessee National Guard. Pallbearers: Jerry Jr., James and Jason Givens; Dylan and Tyler Odell; Travis Wilson. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.