James A. Havens
01/24/1951
08/18/2023
James A. Havens 72, saw his last sunrise on 8/18/23 holding his loving wife’s hand as he left us and was called home to his Heavenly Father.
He was an amazing husband to his beautiful wife Nancy Lee Havens of 52 years.
He was also a wonderful father to his 6 children
David Bowen of Seaford, DE
Angela Bowen of Bridgeville, DE
Steven Bowen of Salisbury, MD
Penny Campbell of Largo, FL
Cristina and Dedric Allen of Richmond, VA
James Havens Jr. and Mary Havens of Seaford, DE
As he was a great dad, he loved being a grandfather even more. He loved showing his grandchildren how to do different things and he leaves 14 grandchildren to remember their “poppop”! And 13 great grandchildren.
James was a loving brother and will be greatly missed by his surviving sisters:
Nancy Wells of Covington, VA
Phyliss Neil of Roanoke, VA
Shelby Woods of Pulaski, VA
James was preceded in death by his beautiful mother Hester Haven, John Havens Sr. And John Havens Jr. James (Jim) was a retired truck driver (which he loved) and he also owned his own oversized escort service company.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
A memorial will be held on September 9, 2023 at 249 Jasper Street, Largo, FL 33770 in the community center at 1 pm.
6 Responses
My father was the greatest man I have ever known and loved. He taught me how to do many things and guided me on my journey to become a great man, husband, father, and brother…I love you daddy and I will always miss you…
Love your son,
Tweep
Words cannot say how I miss you Both of my brothers were taken way to soon for us. But. God is in control and he had a lot better plans for them. Will see you again one day. And. I know you wouldn’t want to come back if you could Love and Miss you
Such a beautiful tribute to your dad. Hank enjoyed seeing him and talking with him. He will be missed by many. RIP Jimmy.
Beautiful obituary Penny my condolences to all of his family.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all your family!
– Terry and Glenda
My condolences to you all. He was a wonderful man I was blessed to met.