Ralph A. "Toby" Givens

Memorial - Dedication Service Set Ralph A. “Toby” Givens, Sr., 83, of Georgetown, passed away on September 3, 2021 at Preston Memorial Hospital in Kingwood, WV. He was born on February 6, 1938 in Georgetown, the son of the late Raymond Thomas Givens and Ethel (Conoway) Givens. Toby married Carol Mae (Shedaker) Givens on September 13, 1959. Toby worked at the DuPont Co. In Seaford as a supervisor. He retired in 1985 and started full time at the business he and his wife Carol opened in 1981, Givens’ Flowers and Gifts. Toby was a past president of many local organizations. He was the Delaware State President of the Jaycees, President of the Georgetown Pop Warner, President of the Historic Georgetown Association, President of the Georgetown Business Association and President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of The Redmen, Kiwanis, American Legion and DE JCI Senate. Toby’s greatest passions in life were his family and his community. He also loved spending time at his “Cabin” in WV, enjoying time with his neighbors and loving community, which is known as North Fork Retreat. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Merrill Givens and 2 sisters, Marie Johnson and Thelma McClure. In addition to his wife, Carol, Toby is survived by 3 sons and their wives, Andy and Holly Givens of Georgetown, Tommy Givens and Joanne Chiappetta of Lewes and Jimmy and Kim Givens of Georgetown; 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren with one expected in December. At the request of Mr. Givens, his body was cremated. On Saturday, September 3, 2022 at 12:00 p.m., The Givens Family and The Historic Georgetown Association will celebrate and recognize the life of Ralph Toby Givens. The Historic Georgetown Association will have a memorial dedication service in honor of Toby’s endless work in the revitalization of the Historic Georgetown Train Station and the Georgetown Fire House located at 140 Layton Avenue, Georgetown, DE. Just to name a few of his accomplishments. This event is open to the public. Come out and honor a great man who was of and for his community. Thank you, Toby, for your dedication.