Jim Given passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 20, 2020. Jim was born April 20,
1926 to Andrew and Ethel Given in Chester, Pennsylvania. He served in the navy during World War II
and was a graduate of Virginia Tech’s School of Engineering Class of 1952. He loved every minute of his
job at NARF where he retired as a Key Civilian in 1988.
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Betty, and their two daughters, Debbie Given and Kathy
Rheinhart (Mike); two grandchildren, Courtney Mickiewicz (Adam) and Bobby Rheinhart; and two great-
grandchildren, Eloise and Clara Mickiewicz. He will also be fondly remembered by his sister, Eleanor,
sisters-in-law Alice and Bobbie, nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Jim was predeceased by his parents
and brother, Ray, and brothers-in-law, Jim Burns and Clyde Wetherington.
Jim was passionate about music and was a professional trumpet player for many years. He spent his
retirement years traveling with Betty, carving, playing golf, fishing, and volunteering at the Virginia
Aquarium and the Military Aviation Museum, but his greatest love was spending time with his family.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Haygood United Methodist Church on February 1 st at 11:00 am
in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Jim’s name to the charity of your choice.

Jim Given passed away on January 20, 2020. Jim was born April 20, 1926 in Pennsylvania. He was a
graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and a veteran of World War II. He worked as a Civil Servant in
Jim is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Betty, and their two daughters, Debbie and Kathy (Mike);
two grandchildren, Courtney (Adam) and Bobby; and two great-grandchildren, Eloise and Clara. He will
also be fondly remembered by his sister, Eleanor, sister-in-laws Alice and Bobbie, nieces, nephews, and
dear friends.
He volunteered at the Virginia Aquarium for XX years and the Military Aviation Museum.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Haygood United Methodist Church on February 1 st at 11:00 am
in the chapel.