William Henry Bivens

WILLIAM’S JOURNEY... Elder William Henry Bivens, a resident of Ocean City, Maryland, was born to Bernice Finney and the late Charles Douglas on Thursday, July 15, 1948 in Girdletree, Maryland. William Henry Bivens gained his heavenly wings on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland. Ordained as an Elder in February 2008, William served God with his whole heart. He loved to share the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. William was the owner and operator of Bivens and Sons Transport. He worked for several trucking companies including BFI, TDS, Exxon, TMC and Conway before starting his own trucking transport business in 2007. William was the first African American to drive for TMC on the East Coast. He was a decorated driver earning two Million Mile Awards from TMC as a driver and trainer and a second award from Conway Trucking with no accidents during his employment. This prestigious award is earned by a select few. William started his company in 2007 with one semi. Over time he became the proud owner of 3 semi-trucks under the name "Bivens and Sons Transport." William also was a member of the Dragons Motorcycle Club of Newark, New Jersey for many years. Cherished memories of William’s life and legacy will be treasured by: his mother, Bernice Bivens Finney; a loving wife, Betty M. Bivens; four children, Celestine Harris (Darryl), Andre Bivens (Denise), Sean Bivens (Shirley) and Shameka C. Bivens; six sisters, Marjorie Purnell (Aloston), Lillian Bivens Mills, Eveyln Finney (Ajmari), Deborah Finney, Valerie Finney and Paulette Finney-Jabror (Reginald); two stepchildren, Edward Morris (Brenda) and Rhonda Kellie Morris; his beloved grandchildren, Jasmine Halsey-Bivens, the apple of his eye, Sanna Williams, DeSean Bivens, Darreon Harris, and one step grandchild, Micah Morris; two very special brothers/friends, Ernest Judge and Gregory Holt and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. William was preceded in death by his father Charles Douglas, son, Gregory Hudson, brother, SSGT James H. Finney, Jr. and sisters, Elizabeth Cannon, Doris Douglas, Ardella Small and Agnes Murray. LOVINGLY SUBMITTED ~ THE FAMILY

William Henry Bivens

July 15, 1948 - September 17, 2021