Coven Reynolds Shivers, age 82, of Montgomery, Alabama passed away on Wednesday January 16, 2019. Coven was born May 19, 1936.
Coven was preceded in death by his father, Henry Shivers and his mother, Vera Mae Ponder.
Surviving Coven are his wife, Virginia Shivers and daughter and son-in-law, Melanie Russell and Scott Russell. Left to cherish his memory are his grandchildren; Madilyn Ann Russell and Tyler Reynolds Russell. He is also survived by his sisters; Elizabeth (Liz) Baker, Ellen Harris, Bea Davis and Lorene Kelley.
Coven was kind hearted and outgoing. He was a "fan of life" and never met a stranger. He was passionate about Auburn football, NASCAR and traveling. Coven was beloved by many and will always be remembered for his story telling.
A Celebration of Life Service for Coven will be at White Chapel-Greenwood Funeral Home on Sunday, January 20,2019 at 1:00pm. Chaplain John Gaines and Rev. Winston Brooks will officiate. The family will receive friends in the chapel from 12:00 until 1:00 prior to the Celebration Service. The family requests that visitors dress casually and wear Auburn colors in Coven's honor or colors of their favorite team.