George Ray Havens

George Ray Havens, 81, of Arlington TX passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2020. Services: A viewing will be held at Wade Family Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 23 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Graveside Services will be held at Hawkins Cemetery Thursday, September 24 at 1:00 pm. The family mandates that masks be worn at all times during visitation and services. Memorials: The family is asking that any memorial contribution be directed to the charity of your choice in his name. George was born November 24, 1938 in Fannin County. He was the second of six children born to Otha and Velma Havens. George was married to Dorothy Ann (Briggs) Havens on September 24, 1960 at Woods Chapel in Arlington TX. At 17, George enlisted in the US Air Force, where he was a radio operator for four years. After the Air Force, George worked for General Motors in Arlington for 30 years, retiring as a Health and Safety Representative. George was an active and social man who enjoyed traveling, joking with friends and family, going to the casino, food, Westerns (both book and film), and had a love/hate relationship with fishing. George also was a proud member of the Southside Masonic Lodge #1114 AF&AM. He was preceded in death by his parents Velma and Otha Havens, and his son Danny Havens. Survivors: George is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Havens, son Alan Havens and wife Kim Havens, daughter in law Valerie Havens, grandchildren: Amber Smith and husband Justin Smith, Austin Havens and wife Allison Havens (and family), Haley Havens, and Jake Havens, siblings: Dennis Havens, Peggy Fenn, Arvol Havens, Kathey Crews, and Otha Paul Havens. Wade Family Funeral Home (817) 274-9233