Mark J Givens

November 3, 1960 - July 6, 2018

Mark J. Givens, age 57, of Laurel, Delaware passed away at Christiana Hospital on July 6, 2018. Mark was born in Seaford, Delaware a son of the late James Givens and Iris T. Givens of Laurel. Mark served in the Delaware National Guard. He worked for MeGee Plumbing and Heating as a service tech. His greatest passion was his membership to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. He also served as a Delaware Fire Policeman, were he held memberships to Sussex County Fire Police and the State of Delaware fire police. He was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He enjoyed dirt track racing and his family. Mark is survived by his wife, Sherrie Givens of 31 years. His sons, Brandon Givens and Justin Givens both of Laurel. A sister, Monica Whaley (Bryan) of Laurel. A nephew Joseph Whaley and numerous other nieces and nephews. His grandchildren, Emma Passwaters, Khloe Givens and their mother Samantha Passwaters. Kylie Shaver, Maci Givens and their mother Faith Lewis. Along with many extended family members. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a son Eric Givens. A viewing will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home Laurel, DE on Wednesday evening from 7-9:00 pm. A full fireman funeral will be held at the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday July 12, 2018 at 12:00 pm, a viewing will be held two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Chaplin Jimmy Hoppa and Rev. Bill Nack will officiate.