Joel Clifton Bivins, 88, of Louisville passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2024. He was born on April 24, 1936 in Wallins Creek (Harlan Co.) Kentucky to the late Marvin and Rena (Turner) Bivins. A Baptist by faith Mr. Bivins was a retired press operator for General Electric, a member of the American Legion Shawnee Post #193 and a Marine Corps. Veteran. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Anna (Embry) Bivins. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Shari Mattingly (James); sons, Marvin Bivins (Sharon), Tim Bivins, Terry Embry and Eric Bivins (Cynthia); and 11 Grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Funeral services for Mr. Bivins will be held at 11 am on Friday at the Arch L. Heady & Son Southern Chapel, 3601 Taylor Blvd. Burial with Military Honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-8 pm at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to the Wounded Warrior program.