Lenwood C. Tivis, II, 53

EAST LIVERPOOL – Lenwood C. Tivis, II, of East Liverpool, passed away suddenly Sunday morning, August 20, 2023. He was 53.

Born in East Liverpool, August 31, 1969, a son of Lenwood C. Tivis, Sr. of East Liverpool, and the late Henri Jean Carter Tivis. He was a graduate of the Class of 1987 from Beaver Local High School where he was a member of football team. He continued his education and football career at Fairmont State University and earned a bachelor's degree. He was a member of their conference championship team in 1988. Lenny had a tremendous faith in God. A lifelong member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he was active in nearly every capacity of the church including serving as a Deacon, Spiritual Leader, acting minister, and a director and member of the choir, as well as a member of the New Hope Men's Chorus. He also was the director of the Ohio Valley Missionary Union Choir and the Men of Standard Choir in Steubenville.

Lenwood had many gifts, including his voice. He sang in front of many audiences and received numerous awards and accolades. He also had the gift of being a physically strong man and held the Bigger, Faster, Strong Deadlift record while in high school. Above all things in life, nothing was bigger or stronger than Lenwood's faith in God and love for his family.

He worked for Cigna as a customer service relations specialist. Previously, he had been associated with Sherwin-Williams Paints and Mountaineer Resort.

Lenwood loved and adored his family. Three daughters survive, Marquea, Raelynn and Leniya Tivis, as well as his father and best friend, Lenwood, Sr.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded by his wife, Araina Diane Tivis, on February 12, 2017. He was also preceded by his sister, Gwen Gibson.

Family and friends may visit Friday, afternoon and evening, September 15th, at the Dawson Funeral Home where the family will be present from 1:00 to 4:00 and 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pastor Derrick Kendall will conduct a funeral service Saturday, September 16th, at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Following the service, family and friends will gather at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church for fellowship.