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Roy Nivens Obituary
Roy Lynn Nivens, 70, of Etowah, TN passed away Monday, July 21, 2025.
Roy Lynn was an Army veteran, an active long-time member of Amvets Post 100. He served one year as the Post Commander and over ten years as Judge Advocate at Amvets Post 100. Roy Lynn loved anything to do with the outdoors, farming, camping, fishing, skiing on the river and riding his Harley. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Roy Lynn was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy G. and Betty Jewell Corn Nivens; stepdaughter, Autum Greene Cogdill; father and mother-in-law, Carl and Ruth McCaslin; special friends, Hank Whitworth and Steve Withers.
Survivors include his wife Annette McCaslin Nivens; son, Steven Lynn Nivens; son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Misty Nivens; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Candace and Justin Taylor; stepson, Devin Greene; grandchildren, Kaden, Mason, Aaron, Colby, Kinsley, Kali, Klover, Blaine, Keara, Analiah, Samuel, Luke, Ember, Aerin-Marie, Noah and Destiny; great grandchildren, Baylor and Milo; brothers Phil and Bruce Nivens; brother-in-law, Larry McCaslin; sister-in-law, Joyce Watson; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 25th in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with Rev. Paul White officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m., Friday prior to the service.
Interment will follow the service in Coghill Cemetery.
Sandy Phifer, Jim Woods, Mark Kribbs, Scott Ervin “Scooter”, Andy Wihr, and Mike Bell will serve as pallbearers. James “JT” Thompson, Harold Buckner and Hoyt Martin will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memories and Condolences
for Roy Nivens
Kathy Nivens
July 28, 2025
So sorry to hear about the loss of Roy Lynn. I’m daughter of Carl and Ruby Nivens. Roy Lynn and I was 1st cousins.
Stephen Warf
July 25, 2025
Noah and I are so very sorry for your loss. He was a good man. We will continue to pray for the whole family and my bro Steven (aka Uncle Nivens to Noah)
Liz Raby
July 25, 2025
You will be missed my friend. I'll miss our talks. Prayers for the family.
Shawn Moates
July 25, 2025
You will be missed .See you again someday my brother. Watch over us my friend.
Wayne Hearn
July 24, 2025
To the family of Roy Lynn: May the lord comfort you in the days ahead. I have solace knowing that we will all see Roy Lynn again one day. Love and Prayers from My Family.
Jesse Jeralds
July 24, 2025
My condolences for your loss. Sending prayers for your family.
Vic Pratt
July 24, 2025
I grew up just a few miles from Roy lynn . My family and his were close for years. I am praying for his family as I will surely miss his smile and laughter even when faced with adversity.
Heather Breeding
July 23, 2025
I only had the privilege to know Roy for a short time but he always had a smile that was contagious he will be missed he was a true friend
Joe and Kathy Palanki
July 23, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Roy was such a great man. We knew him from the Amvets. Joe and I will unfortunately be out of town on Friday. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Charlotte Holton
July 23, 2025
Roy was a special soul. Someone who could put a smile on your face every time he spoke. This world has lost someone very special but the angels are sing with welcoming joy. Praying for Annette and the whole family. May God heal your heart and ease the pain till we all meet again.
Kathy Mcreynolds
July 23, 2025
Steven I am so sorry for your father's passing.
Melva Dolan
July 23, 2025
Roy Lynn was a wonderful guy through high school always friendly and kind. You will be missed..prayer for his wife Annette and all his family for comfort through this difficult time
Arlene and Bill Wihr
July 23, 2025
You will be missed.
Kytina Oliver
July 23, 2025
So very sorry for your loss love Tina Chambers Oliver
Annick Moore
July 23, 2025
My prayers go out to this wonderful man and his beautiful family. Roy is indeed loved by so, so many. May he find peace in heaven with his patriotic brothers. Hugs to all. Annick Moore
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