Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home on Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. A committal service, led by Rev. Berry Givens, will immediately follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mr. Virden was born on April 5, 1931 and lived his childhood, built his only home, nurtured his family, shared his love for the land, raised cattle, and made his living as a vegetable farmer on the same land as his forefathers in Hinds County, Mississippi. His only departure was to serve his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. His greatest joy in life was being a loving, attentive and supportive “Granddaddy” to his four granddaughters and two great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Bowmar Harris Virden, Sr. and Nannette Barnes Virden; wife, Jean Maxey Virden; and brothers, Tom, Bowmar, John and Nelson Virden.
He is survived by his son, Robert Virden (Rene); daughter, Janice Virden; sister, Nancy Alford; sister-in-law, Ruth Virden, granddaughters, Jennifer Crissey (Chris), Nicole Givens (Berry), Bethany Frazier and Annie Jean (“A.J.”) Frazier; great grandson, Lucas Givens, great granddaughter, Blake Givens; and a large and devoted extended family.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center by contacting (601) 362-4471 ext. 1312 or to Gleaners Inc. at 237 Briarwood Dr. Jackson, MS 39206.
Please visit lakewoodfuneralhomes.com for online guestbook.
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