He was a WWII Veteran, loving husband and father. He was born January 9, 1923, in Reva Harding, SD, where he developed a lasting love of horses and wide ranges.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Arthur Bivins.
His legacy lives on by his wife, Jacqulyn Bivins; daughters Diane Daniels, Connie Sayre and husband George Sayre, Tena Chasteen and husband Robert Chasteen; sister, Doodles Looney. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2010, at Rollins Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Fayetteville National Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Circle of Life Hospice, 901 Jones Road, Springdale, AR 72762.
Condolences may be offered at www.rollinsfuneral.com