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 Elevation Church in Jacksonville where he became heavily involved 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.