Brett James Bivens

Funeral Services for Mr. Brett James Bivens, 40, formerly of Healdton are scheduled for 2:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2013 at the Ash Street Church of Christ with Larry Jackson officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Olive Cemetery of Healdton. Services are under the direction and care of Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson.

Brett was born May 17, 1973 at Ardmore, OK to the late Mr. Lonnie Ray “Tinker” Bivens and Mrs. Brenda Gayle (Whitsett) Bivens. He departed this life Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at his home in Wilson.

Brett was a raised in Healdton and graduated from High School from there in 1991. He attended college at the University of Oklahoma where he majored in literature. While being a resident of Norman he was employed as a Bartender and Manager of Mr. Bills. Brett returned to the Healdton area about 6 years ago and was lastly employed at the Dollar General warehouse of Ardmore. Brett was very gifted intellectually and musically. He enjoyed collecting antiques, fly fishing, reading and music. Brett also enjoyed attending church at the H2O church of Healdton.

Preceding him in death is his Father, Lonnie “Tinker” Ray Bivens in 2006; Grandparents, Myrtle and Marvin Bivens and James and Georgia Whitsett.

Survivors include his daughter, Allyson Bivens who was always the light of his life and Stepson Caleb; Parents, Mr. Johnny and Mrs. Brenda Crabb of Wilson; Brother, Andy Bivens and wife Lacey of Wilson; Sister, Julie Baker and husband Jessie of Wilson; Nephews, Riley and Devon Bivens, and Stephen Stillwell, Jr.; Nieces, Rebeka Josey and Madelyn Bivens. Numerous other family friends.

Serving as casket bearers are Andy Bivens, Jessie Baker, Stephen Hager, Scottie Morris, David Smith, Tim Hager, Ryan Jennings, Larry Covey and Wes Warrington.

Honorary Bearers are Riley Bivens and Kegan Warrington.

Family visitation is scheduled from 6 to 8 pm Thursday evening at Alexander Funeral Home of Wilson.