Craig Harrison Bivins' Obituary
Craig Harrison Bivins was born on September 23, 1953 in Longview, TX to Marjorie Harrison Bivins and James Maurice Bivins, and died in Dallas, TX on May 3, 2020 after battling cancer for 1½ years.
Craig grew up in Longview, began playing golf at the age of 5, and spent many happy hours on the golf course of Pinecrest Country Club. He graduated from Longview High School in 1972 and from Southern Methodist University in 1976 where he played on both golf teams.
Craig was active in the oil and gas industry as president of Bivins Energy Corporation of Dallas. He was a founding member of The Energy Club and a member of the Dallas Producers Club.
He was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX.
Craig was a member of Boot Ranch in Fredericksburg, TX; Comanche Trace and Riverhill Country Club in Kerrville, TX.
Craig is preceded in death by his father, Jim Bivins. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Bivins of Longview; his sister, Louise Bivins of Dallas; Kathryn Redfearn Christian of Kerrville; and her children, Margaret Christian McNabb and husband, Duncan, of Austin; and Connor Christian of Austin.
A graveside service was held at Memory Park in Longview, TX on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary of Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, TX on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. The service will be livestreamed and will go active from approximately 2:50 p.m. until the end of the service. The livestream may be accessed online at https://online.brushfire.com/hpumc/funeral/.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to The Craig Bivins Scholarship Foundation at The First Tee of the Piney Woods; 2695 Alpine Road; Longview, TX 75605; or to a charity of your choice.
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