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WILLIAM RANDOLPH BIVENS
March 18, 2020
William Randolph Bivens, 80, of Birmingham, Alabama, formerly of Colorado Springs, passed away on March 18, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Birmingham. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; children Valerie, Carmen (Reuben), and Kent; grandchildren Jasmine, Dominique, Christopher, Trent, and Brent; great grandchildren Noelle, Olivia, and Malachi; brother Robert (Charlene) and sisters-in-law Bernice and Reedell; and a host of relatives and friends. Services will be private.

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 29, 2020.
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A dear friend and homeboy, Bill played an instrumental role in my success in the United States Air Force. Sad to say we didn't get the opportunity to hang out when he returned to Alabama, but glad we shared memories during my visits to Colorado Springs. I miss Bill and will always cherish our memories. Rest in peace B!

Carmen, please give me a call at 334.467.7464. Thanks!

Mike Simpkins

Friend

March 23, 2021

A dear friend and homeboy, Bill played an instrumental role in my success in the United States Air Force. Sad to say we didn't get the opportunity to hang out when he returned to Alabama, but glad we shared memories during my visits to Colorado Springs. I miss Bill and will always cherish our memories. Rest in peace homeboy!

Carmen, please give me a call at 334.467.7464. Thanks!

Mike Simpkins

Friend

March 23, 2021

I can't yet!

Carmen Ross

Daughter

March 23, 2021

Best friend and mentor!

Mike Simpkins

Friend

June 13, 2020

CARMEN ROSS

April 14, 2020

CARMEN ROSS

April 14, 2020

CARMEN ROSS

April 14, 2020

Playing the Hand You're Dealt - A Word to All the Players
I've been playing a lot of cards with the fam lately. Three-man Spades with the girls and when we ALL get together we'll play a raucous game of Bid Whist. Sometimes you get those hands where you know you're gonna run a Boston. It doesn't matter what's in the kitty. Sometimes your mess is so good you can throw the kitty away or have to throw away winners because you have so many winners in your hand. Other times the kitty messes you up. Sometimes you bid and never should have. Sometimes you make something out of nothing. No matter the circumstances, you have to play with the hand you're dealt. Just make sure that when you get up from the table, whether you made your bid, got set, helped your partner, ran that Boston, or just followed suit you know you did your best with what you had to work with. No "dang, I should have played this", or "I should not have bid", or "I should never have gotten in the game at all." Because once the cards board the table, that's it and that's all. You can't pick them back up (that will get you cut playing with certain people). In this card game called life, play your hand as best you can with the cards you're dealt. Then get up from the table with no regrets. But while you're at the table, follow suit, count cards, bid wisely, and try not to get set. And don't sit at the table with a card shark without bringing your own multiple rows of teeth.
WRB 2/28/1940 - 3/18/2020

CARMEN ROSS

April 14, 2020

CARMEN ROSS

April 14, 2020

Mr. B will be missed by the Jones'. Our thought and prayers go out to those who really loved Mr. B. You will be missed.
Always BJ

April 13, 2020

Wow, I have so many memories over the 30+ years we've been friends. You could definitely throw down on some BBQ and were always willing to be there for your friends when they needed your mad skills. May you rest in peace B.

Candy Thornton

April 8, 2020

What a man with many layers..but could cook some bbq.

Rose West

Friend

April 8, 2020

In loving memory Of my uncle William Rooster Bivens who passed over to glory few weeks ago. Rest now my brother, see you on the other side of the mountain!

Sherwin Bivins

Family

April 8, 2020

Condolences to Family. Alice/David

April 6, 2020

B, may God keep you and your family in His hands in this time of grief. B lived a great life and we celebrate his company and memories.

Ed Hernandez

April 6, 2020

Williams R. Bivens, known to most of us as "B" was great friend to so many of us in Colorado Springs. He will be missed dearly.

April 6, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gerald

April 3, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bennie aka

Classmate

March 31, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Raymond&Tonya Wilson

Family

March 31, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Raymond &Tonya

Family

March 31, 2020

Please accept my Deepest Condolences for your family's Loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of Love surrounding you. Words cannot begin to express our sorrow. May your Heart and soul find peace and comfort.

Connie Blackwell

Family

March 30, 2020

Carmen,
Sorry to learn of the passing of your dad .May fond memories of your dad be of comfort to you & family in the days to come.

Michelle Giles

March 30, 2020

William "Rooster" Bivens was my uncle; the younger brother of my dad. I miss him and will always cherish the last time I saw him.

Lawrence Bivins

March 30, 2020

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