Roy Dale Bivens

Mr. Roy Dale Bivens, age 50, husband of Wendy Bivens, and a resident of Summertown, passed away Tuesday evening, December 3, 2019 at Maury Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Rod Littrell officiating. Burial will follow in Fall River Church of Christ Cemetery in Giles County. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 4-8PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Born on December 13, 1968 in Lawrence County, Dale was the son of the late Noble Austin Bivens and the late Linda Huttchison Bivens. He married Wendy McMasters on June 2, 1989 and together they had two children. He worked as a diesel mechanic for thirty-two years, most recently at Southeast Carriers, Inc. in Lawrenceburg. Dale enjoyed hunting, working on trucks and collecting guns and knives. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Joseph Bivens (fiancé, Laken Arnett) of Summertown; daughter, Shelbi (Travis) Mayfield of Lawrenceburg; sister, Patricia (Terry) Keeton of Summertown; sisters in law, Dawn (Randy) Frazier and Pam (David) Cox; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike Bivens and Ray Bivens; and sister, Debbie Howell.

Pallbearers will be: David Cox, Randy Frazier, Rodney Moore, Matthew Moore, Jeffrey Howell, and Shawn Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be all the boys at the Southeast Carriers Shop.