Our beloved, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Mr. John H. Tivis passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at St. Mary?s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age 50 years. He was born October 23, 1962 in Atlantic City, New Jersey to Harold Bernard Tivis and Bernardine Carter.
Raised in Saginaw, Michigan, John was currently a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a 1980 graduate of Saginaw High School. After graduation, John attended Wilber Forest College and Davenport University. He worked a variety of jobs throughout his lifetime. John was well known for selling incenses and oils. He enjoyed fishing, grilling and watching movies. John was a jokester who loved to crack stupid jokes. He was a caring, fun-loving kind of guy. His famous saying was, ?Dang Mugg?! His presence will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He leaves to cherish his memory three daughters, Nichelle Johnson, Jeanelle and Arneisha Brittain; one son, Nathan Lewis; three stepchildren, Shanema, Lateasha and Deshon Bennett; four grandchildren; two sisters, Tierra Tivis Ph.D. and Bernardine Carter; one brother, Harold Hunter Brookens; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many other relatives and friends including a special friend, Margarett Roots.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Bernard Tivis and Bernardine Brookens Carter; one uncle, John Richard Jr.
The family wishes to express special thanks to Rabbani Roe Karlem, Fatima Mayo and everyone who offered donations, prayers, condolences and kind words.
Visitation: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries
Service Plans: Paradise Funeral Chapel Obituaries
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