John Herman Jivens Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Herman Jivens Jr. (Canton, Ohio), born in Washington, District of Columbia, who passed away on September 3, 2025 at the age of 67. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his father John H. Jivens, Sr.; Gertrude Jivens. He is survived by: his wife Carol Jivens; his sons, John III (Sheri) and J. Milan (Amelia); and his sister Grace McRae (Michael) of Bowie, MD.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Union Baptist Church (413 Cornelia Ave NE, Canton, OH 44704). A celebration of life was held on Monday, September 15th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
September 12, 2025
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