Sunrise: September 23, 1962                               Sunset: January 12, 2023

Kenneth Givens affectionately known by family and friends as Kenny was born on September 23, 1962, to the late Monroe C Givens and the only child of his dear mother Winmalder Morgan in Dumas. Arkansas.

Kenny's childhood years were spent between Arkansas and Chicago, with the majority spent in Chicago. While primarily attending Chicago Public Schools' Dixon Elementary and Lindblom Technical High School, Kenny ultimately graduated from Pine Bluff High in Pine Bluff. Arkansas After graduation. Kenny went on to pursue higher education at University of Arkansas - Pine Bluff where he earned his
Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Kenny's ongoing pursuit of educational achievement also led to his earning Master's degrees in both Criminal Justice from Chicago State University and Education from Quincy University.

It was during his time at UAPB that Kenny successfully pledged and became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. There was only one thing that came close to Kenny's love for God and his family, that was his love KAΨ.

Professionally. Kenny worked as a mental health professional with various healthcare facilities and hospitals throughout the city of Chicago as well as spending time as an adult probation officer for Cook County, IL. His later years were spent as an ESE teacher and most recently with Darnell-Cookman School of Medical Arts in Jacksonville.

After relocating to Orange Park, Florida. Kenny found a home at Elevated Church in Jacksonville where he became heavily involved as a as a greeter and usher.

Kenny departed his earthly journey and was born to eternal life on Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida after an arduous battle with cancer.

He leaves to cherish his memory. his mother Winmalder Morgan. three children, Tarence Jones. Karissa and Kendahl Givens eight siblings, John, Monroe Jr, Belinda. April, Lee (Cassandra), Myra. Dennis Morgan and Mary Givens; three grandchildren, Nyasia, Toren and Tarek Jones; and one, great grandson Khailan Brantley as well as a host of other relatives. nieces, nephews and cousins.

"I remember meeting Kenny “Koldhouse” Givens our freshman year at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Being from Michigan, I recall our Southern peers referring to us as “those Northern Boys”! Little did I know that chance meeting listening to my recordings of WBMX, would start a friendship and Brotherhood that would last over 40 years. We pledged Kappa Alpha Psi and Kenny was our HNIC for a line of 18 Brothers! My brother was quick witted, tough and empathetic! I will miss our talks which always left me feeling encouraged. I won’t comment on the escapades of our youth, suffice to say, “ A Good Time Was Had By All”! Rest In Heaven my brother my friend. See you in the Chapter Invisible!" Yours in The Bond, Rick Bell Kool Kollection Spring 82 Kappa Alpha Psi