Allen Edward Kivett, 84 passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Camden Place Health and Rehabilitation, after a gallant fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 West Market Street, Greensboro. Interment will follow at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro.
Allen was born December 7, 1931, in Randolph County, NC to the late Sulon Benson and Alice Hughes Kivett. He was a graduate of Asheboro High School, attended National Red Cross Aquatic School, Greenbriar Military School and received his BA Degree in Business Administration from Greensboro College. Allen proudly served his country during the Korean War. While in the Army, he had the responsibility of overseeing the fuel distribution from the terminal at Busan.
Allen worked for Greensboro College, as Director of Admissions for 14 years. Also, he was Honorary Vice President of the Alumni Board, former treasurer of the Alumni Association and was instrumental in the establishment of endowed scholarships for student athletes. In 1974, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award at Greensboro College. Allen also worked for Pilot Life Insurance Company, Manpower Development and Sales and Jefferson Pilot Life Insurance Company now Lincoln Financial Group, as an Estate Planner.
He was a member of West Market Street United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher and usher. Allen was also on the board of directors, Methodist Camp Guilrock. He was President of the Kiwanis Club of Greensboro, from 1997 to 1998, and the Lt. Governor District 8, Kiwanis International, Carolina District from 2003 to 2004. Over 40 years ago, Allen founded and was chairman of College Night for Guilford County Schools, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
Allen was a life member of the National Eagle Scout Association, Chairman of the Eagle Project Review Board, Old North State Council and committee member of "Friends of Scouting". Allen was awarded the Silver Beaver Award of the Old North State Council of Boy Scouts, which is the highest award for service to scouting. Some organizations he volunteered for were the American Red Cross as water safety instructor, and Mobile Meals in Greensboro.
In addition to his parents Mr. Kivett was preceded in death by his son, Allen Wyke Kivett and his brother, Meredith H. Kivett. He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Dr. Vira Rodgers Kivett; daughter, Martitia "Marty" Kivett Richardson and husband,Keith and his brother, Odell Kivett and wife Patty. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30, Tuesday at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel, 515 North Elm Street.
Memorial contributions may be made in Allen's memory to Wake Forest University School of Medicine for "Leukemia Research Fund", Office of Development, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157.
Allen Edward Kivett, 84 passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Camden Place Health and Rehabilitation, after a gallant fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 West Market Street, Greensboro. Interment will follow at Westminster Gardens Cemetery, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro.
Allen was born December 7, 1931, in Randolph County, NC to the late Sulon Benson and Alice Hughes Kivett. He was a graduate of Asheboro High School, attended National Red Cross Aquatic School, Greenbriar Military School and received his BA Degree in Business Administration from Greensboro College. Allen proudly served his country during the Korean War. While in the Army, he had the responsibility of overseeing the fuel distribution from the terminal at Busan.
Allen worked for Greensboro College, as Director of Admissions for 14 years. Also, he was Honorary Vice President of the Alumni Board, former treasurer of the Alumni Association and was instrumental in the establishment of endowed scholarships for student athletes. In 1974, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award at Greensboro College. Allen also worked for Pilot Life Insurance Company, Manpower Development and Sales and Jefferson Pilot Life Insurance Company now Lincoln Financial Group, as an Estate Planner.
He was a member of West Market Street United Methodist Church where he was a Sunday School Teacher and usher. Allen was also on the board of directors, Methodist Camp Guilrock. He was President of the Kiwanis Club of Greensboro, from 1997 to 1998, and the Lt. Governor District 8, Kiwanis International, Carolina District from 2003 to 2004. Over 40 years ago, Allen founded and was chairman of College Night for Guilford County Schools, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.
Allen was a life member of the National Eagle Scout Association, Chairman of the Eagle Project Review Board, Old North State Council and committee member of "Friends of Scouting". Allen was awarded the Silver Beaver Award of the Old North State Council of Boy Scouts, which is the highest award for service to scouting. Some organizations he volunteered for were the American Red Cross as water safety instructor, and Mobile Meals in Greensboro.
In addition to his parents Mr. Kivett was preceded in death by his son, Allen Wyke Kivett and his brother, Meredith H. Kivett. He is survived by his wife, of 59 years, Dr. Vira Rodgers Kivett; daughter, Martitia "Marty" Kivett Richardson and husband,Keith and his brother, Odell Kivett and wife Patty. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30, Tuesday at Hanes Lineberry North Elm Chapel, 515 North Elm Street.
Memorial contributions may be made in Allen's memory to Wake Forest University School of Medicine for "Leukemia Research Fund", Office of Development, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC 27157.
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