William Adolph Givens

GIVENS ��?? William Adolph "Bill Givens, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in Socorro, NM. Bill was born on January 18, 1918 in New Braunfels, Texas to William W. and Ruby (Hinmann) Givens. He is survived by his loving wife, Velva L. (Knowlton) Givens; his devoted daughters, Rosie Tripp and husband, Don; Charlene Coles; Darlene Anderson and husband, C.B.; his step daughters, Velva Mangum; Emily Carey; and Diana Brinkhurst and husband, Owen; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; his sister, Katherine Huff; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was a resident of Socorro since 1952. Better known as the "Rainbo bread man. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed dancing in his younger years. Bill was a Proud Veteran and served in the US Army during WWII. He was a member and Post Commander of the American Legion Post 64, Socorro, NM. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his son-in-law, Lonnie Coles; his step son, Robert Drummond; and his sisters, Susie; Madaline; and Alene. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2011from 6:00 ��?? 8:00 pm at the Daniels Family Funeral Services Socorro Chapel. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 9:00 am at The San Miguel Catholic Church Parish Hall with Monsignor Leo Gomez as Celebrant. Interment will be held in the Socorro Cemetery. Pallbearers are: Don Tripp Jr., C.B. Anderson, Don Tripp III, Jeff Davis, Tony Garza, and Lonnie Gonzales. Honorary Pallbearers are all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Socorro Good Samaritan Society, PO Box 1279, Socorro, NM 87801. Bill��?�s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services
309 Garfield
Socorro, NM 87801
(575) 835-1530