Ross Wayne Givens went home to the Lord on Saturday night, February 22, 2014, at his earthly home in Madisonville. He was 67.

Wayne was born on May 15, 1946, to Bertha Lee Gipson and Walter Givens. He was preceded in death by his parents, along with his younger brother, Walter Givens, Jr.

He is survived by his son, Christopher Ross Givens, his brother and sister, William Givens and Gayle Bryant, and several nieces and nephews.

Wayne worked in various jobs throughout his life, from moving houses, to his last occupation before retirement as a maintenance electrician with Superior Graphite in Hopkinsville.

He was of the Baptist faith, and attended First Baptist Church and Carter's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, both in Madisonville. He was a respectful, honest, Godly man, who loved to share the Word with others, read his Bible, and play pool at the Senior Activities Center in Madisonville.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Dr. Joe Leonard officiating. Burial to follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until the funeral hour Wednesday at Harris Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Givens, Matthew Givens, Nathan Bryant, Nathan Porter, Tracey Bryant and Brad Porter. Honorary pallbearers will be William Givens, Jeff Oakley and Mack Perkins.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ross's memory to St. Judes Children Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.