Larry Wayne Givan, 81, of Greendale, IN, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016.
He was born on June 11, 1935 to the late Clyde and Arah Beatrice (Voshell) Givan at Sparta, IN. He graduated from Moores Hill High School and Ball State University. Larry was a teacher for South Dearborn Schools for 33 years. Larry loved the outdoors. He enjoyed vacationing, fishing, golfing, boating and bowling. His favorite pastime was time spent with his family.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Aurora. Larry’s faith was very important to him, as was his “Church Family”. He served as a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher and touch many lives in those capacities. He was a member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge and was a past Master. He also served on Dearborn County Council. Larry was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association and Dearborn County Retired Teachers Association. Larry was very active with young people. He coached basketball and Little League Baseball. His influence on youth, through his teaching and coaching days, will be remembered by many. Larry has left a legacy to his family and friends by the way he lived his life and he will be sadly missed.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Dois Pollard Givan of Greendale, Sons, Mark (Lee Anne Neary) Givan of Lexington, KY, Michael (Heidi) Givan of Carmel, IN; Grandchildren, Joel Givan, Alex Givan, Drew Givan, Jameson Givan, Grayson Givan, and Peyton Givan; Great Grandchildren, Finley Givan, Felix Givan, Ruby Givan and Noble Givan.
He was preceded in death by parents Father, Clyde Givan, Mother, Arah Beatrice Givan, Siblings, Philip Givan, Charles Givan and Lois Givan Martin.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the First Baptist Church, 6060 Blair Rd, Aurora, Indiana.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church, Aurora, Indiana, with Pastor Bill Secrest officiating.
Burial will take place in the Mt. Sinai Cemetery, Aurora, IN.
Memorials are suggested to the Aurora First Baptist Church, Dearborn County Retired Teachers Foundation or Aurora Masonic Lodge. If unable to attend, please call the office at (812) 926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
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