Jason Claude Martin Givens, age 37, of Kingston, passed away June 22, 2021, at U.T. Medical Center. Jason was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Tommy and Valerie Martin Givens on June 13, 1984. The family later moved to Kingston where he attended Roane County schools. Jason graduated from Roane County High School in 2002.

Jason was preceded in death by his grandparents: Claude & Anna Mae Martin of Kingston, and Charles & Cecil Wood Givens of Cincinnati, Ohio; and uncles: Ricky Martin and Milton Martin of Kingston.

He leaves to cherish his memories three children: Jalaya Givens and Zaniah Johnson (Mother: Chassie Johnson), and Kingston Givens (mother: Brandy Garrett); parents: Valerie Martin Givens and Tommy Givens; brothers & sister-in-law: Justin Givens of Kingston, Chris & Lisa Givens, Steve Givens, Emmanual Givens, and Dewayne Givens all of Cincinnati, Ohio; sisters: Jacquelyn, Jennifer, and Julie Givens all of Kinston, and Carrissa Givens of Cincinnati, Ohio; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Jason will be remembered by his contagious smile that lit up every room, his one of a kind personality, and the unending love he showed to everyone he met. Jason never met a stranger and he would give you the shirt off his back. That’s just the person he was. He was an outstanding athlete. He loved to play football, basketball, softball, and golf. Jason played in a co-ed softball league in Knoxville. The team’s name was ‘Where my Pitches’. He was a frequent golfer and had a gift of gold. Jason could sell anything. He was a car salesman for years and had the dream to one day open his own car lot.

He was a member of Cowan Chapel United Methodist Church located in Kingston where he was a member of the choir and loved to sing. He couldn’t hold a tune, but he would sing anyway and that’s what made him so much more special.

The family will receive friends Friday, June 25, 2021 from 4 until 7 p.m. eastern at The Grove at 2150 Kingston Highway in Kingston with the funeral services to follow. Burial and graveside service will be held at Oak Grove Cemetery Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11 a.m. eastern. Anyone that would like to can meet at Roane County High School at 10 a.m. eastern Saturday. If you have a motorcycle you are welcomed to ride it in the procession.

Davis Funeral Home, Harriman, is honored to serve the Givens family.