Walter Houston Givhan Obituary

In loving memory of Walter Houston Givhan of Safford, Alabama, who departed this world on July 10, 2024 at the age of 89. Walter Houston leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Houston Givhan to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Coats Givhan and Mae Cheatham Givhan; his wife Janis Johnson Givhan; his son R. Marcus Givhan; and his siblings, James E. Whidby and Helen Whidby Lyons Stead.

He is survived by: his children, Walter D. Givhan (Frances), Kirsten C. Givhan, George W. McKee (Michelle) and Robert J. McKee (Suzanne); his daughter-in-law Janet Dothard Givhan; his brother Samuel P. Givhan (Lynne); his grandchildren, Mary Evelyn Humphreys (Mike), Jane Humphreys Martin (Tim), William B. Humphreys, Walter B. Givhan, Frances Marion Givhan, Vivian Givhan Grimes (Sam), Charlotte Ann Givhan, Virginia Mae Givhan, Elizabeth Mims McKee, Gordon A. Lawless (Christie), C. Portland Lawless and Walker W. McKee; and his grandson-in-law Samuel S. Grimes. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a charity of the donor's choice.