Michael Givens, of Rockford departed this earthly life August 15, 2024. He was born January 18, 1955 in Vance, MS the son of Brank and Annabel Givens, being raised by his sister and her husband, Vera and Lorenza Thompson. Michael lived in Rockford since 1956 coming from Vance. He married Marcia Crane, October of 1985, of this union 5 children were born. He was employed as a package handler by United Parcel Service 40 years before retiring.  Michael was a member of Temple of Blessing Church, where he served as a Deacon, and Sunday School Teacher.  He graduated from West High School.

Michael leaves to cherish many loving memories, two sons, Michael T. Givens and Aaron Givens; three daughters, Jessica Givens, Alysia Givens and Paige Givens; four grandchildren, Sunny, Asaiah, Princeton and Peighton; Four brothers, Phillip Givens, Larry (Rita) Givens, Sylvester (Catherine) Givens and Vernon (Carnette) Givens; two sisters, Annabel Givens and Leola Boyd; a host of nieces, nephews cousins other relatives and friends including special nieces and nephews who he was raised with as his brothers and sisters, Lorenza Thompson III.,  Paul Thompson,  Pricilla Thompson, Linda (Henry) Ellis, Loretta Thompson, Gail (Douglas) Anderson and Elaine (Reginald) Frazier.

He was predeceased by his parents, Brank and Annabel; and special sister and brother in law Vera and Lorenza Thompson; five brothers, sister and special nephew, Stanley Thompson.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2024 at Pilgrim Baptist Church 1703 S. Central Ave. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements completed by Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Ave.