Thursday, December 22, 2016 7:51 am

Walter "Pee Wee" Givens, age 71, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016.

Born August 21, 1945 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Thurman Givens and Pauline Poteat Givens. Walter served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Deborah Givens and two brothers, Bobby and Jerry Givens.

Survivors include two brothers, Tommy Givens of Forest City and Joe Givens of Rutherfordton; a sister, Dorothy Scruggs of Myrtle Beach and a number of nieces and nephews.

At the request of the family, no formal services will be conducted.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.