David Weldon Nivens, Sr.

David Weldon Nivens, Sr., 80, of Orangeburg passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 1, 2022.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel, 1012 Whitman Street, Orangeburg.

Mr. Nivens was born on September 19, 1941, in York County.  He was the son of the late Kirk N. Nivens and the late Jessie Stone Nivens.  He was a 1959 graduate of Orangeburg High School.  After graduating he joined the United States Air Force.  Mr. Nivens was self-employed and was the owner of El Toro Bar and Grill in Orangeburg.  He was predeceased by his parents and a brother, James E. Nivens.

Survivors include his spouse, Janice R. Nivens, two sons, David W. Nivens, Jr., Jason R. Nivens from Orangeburg, three grandchildren, brothers, Kirk N. Nivens, Jr. (Anita) of Savannah, GA, Tommy L. Nivens (Nancy) of Orangeburg, and three nephews.