Service held for Duane Givens

Duane Givens, a resident of Wetumka, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 in Wetumka, OK at the age of 71. He was born July 30, 1947 in Hanna, OK to Yahola Givens & Leona (Harjo) Givens. He served in the US MARINE CORP during the Vietnam war and received several medals, including a Purple Heart. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Aggie Gouge, sister, Stella Simpson, and brother, Joe Givens. Duane is survived by daughter, Melody Givens of Muskogee, OK, daughter, Leota Givens of Moore, OK, son, Gabriel Givens of Norman, OK, son, Daniel Givens, of Norman, OK, grandchildren; Angelica Gives, Ashley Welch, Wotko Givens, Tava Givens, Lauran Jimboy, Elijah Jimboy, Mekko Givens, Taylor Fish, Stella Fish, and Solomon Fish. Four great-grandchildren, sister, Norma Givens of Wetumka, OK, sister, Joanne Wauahdooah of Norman, OK, sister, Gwen Hummingbird of Tulsa, OK, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Wake services were held Monday, April 1, 2019 at 7pm at Hillabee Indian Baptist Church in Hanna, Oklahoma. Funeral service was held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Hillabee Indian Baptist Church with Rev. Darrell Coachman and Rev. J.B. Fish, officiating. Interment followed at Hanna Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service in Henryetta.