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John Franklin Given Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1927 - 2011 John Franklin Given, 83, of Huntington, passed away on Monday January 17, 2011 at St. Marys Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 21, 2011 at noon at the Reger Funeral Chapel by Rev. Steven Grimes. Burial will follow at Rome Cemetery. John was retired from Bell Atlantic Telephone Company and a veteran of the US Army having served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. John was born on November 25, 1927 in Huntington, WV the son of the late Bennie R. and Ethel Dean Given. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife; Billie Jean Roberts Given, one daughter; Rebecca Friedman, on brother and sister: Delmer Given and Eunice Mitchell. He is survived by his wife Judith Judy Selbee Given. One daughter and son in law: Marla and Jack Kitts of Machesney Park, IL Two grand children and spouse: Angela and Joe Faron of Machesney Park, IL and Leslie Friedman of Sanford, FL. Two great grandchildren: Dominick and Adriana Faron of Machesney Park. IL One brother in law and two sisters in law; Frank and Pat Selbee and Sue Selbee Four special friends; Jim and Betty Reed and Don and Connie Harvey Friends may call from 10 am- service time on Friday at the Reger Funeral Home Online condolences maybe made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/reger

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There are currently 4 condolences.

Shelley Neal Thursday January 20, 2011 at 5:12 PM

John was such sweet man.He was always friendly and kind. I remember he and Jim came to see me when I first left McDonald's and went to Wal-Mart. I will miss him very much. Judy, if you need anything, I'm here for you. Love & prayers.

Rosalee Stewart Thursday January 20, 2011 at 11:19 AM

Marla, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Please remember he is in the arms of God now and with the love ones that have gone on before. You and all your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Rosey

Mark Damron Thursday January 20, 2011 at 8:19 AM

Judy, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. John was a great man of integrity. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor for over 40 years. His kind words and mentoring of Steven and I as boys will never be forgotten. Our family is sadden with his passing. I pray for God to give you and your family comfort during this difficult time. Please let our family know if you need anything.

Fred and Karen (Lewis) Hutchison Thursday January 20, 2011 at 12:32 AM

Judy, Our hearts and prayers are with you. Thanks for being great band parents and being so very nice to me. I always had a nice time around your family.

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