Rl Nivens

RL Nivens, 88, a retired auto mechanic and welder, of Burleson, died Wednesday Jan. 20, 2010 in Fort Worth. Graveside Service: 10:30 A.M. Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010 at D-FW National Cemetery. Visitation: 3-5 P.M. Sunday at Mountain Valley Funeral Home. RL was born November 28, 1921 in Slaton, Texas to Ernest G. and Virgie Jo Roberts Nivens. RL proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Willa Dean Gowdy on July 25, 1952 in Lakeview, Tx. RL was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved spending time with family and friends, fishing, hunting, gardening, playing dominoes and barbequing. RL was also know for his growing and eating hot peppers. Survivors: Wife, Willa Dean Nivens, of Burleson; daughters, Shirley Spier and husband Jack of Burleson, Teresa Chittenden and husband Steve of Acworth, Ga., Billie Boyd and husband Jerry of Burleson; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; numerous relatives, friends and extended family.