Drakesboro- Wayne Bivens, age 69, of Drakesboro died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Bivens was born March 1, 1942 to Herman and Bernice Bivens. He was a member of the Drakesboro Church of Christ. He worked 33 years as a UMWA coal miner, and was a UMWA organizer. He also was a member of the IBEW Local 1925. Wayne was a 1960 graduate of Drakesboro High School. He is preceded in death by his parents. Basketball, fishing, gardening and his grandchildren brought much enjoyment to Palp. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Gayla Rager Bivens, three daughters, LaJuana (Steve) Yonts of Belton, Melody (Gary) Epley of Central City, and Laura (Pat) Franklin of Central City, one grandson Justin Epley of Drakesboro, two step-grandsons, Todd Franklin of Vincennes, IN, Greg Franklin of Starkville, MS, One step-granddaughter Kristy Arnold of South Carrollton, four step grandchildren, Paige and Taylor Farah of Central City, and Mattie and Mary Franklin of Vincennes, IN, one sister Gail (Joe) Gregory of Smyrna,TN, three brothers, Buddy (Sandy) Bivens of Owensboro, Johnny (Kim) Bivens of Bruceville,IN, Jeff (Brenda) Bivens of Drakesboro, two sister in laws Shirley Epley of Drakesboro and Sue (Buddy) Burch of Central City. He also had several nieces and nephews. Services for Mr. Bivens will be held at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM officiated by Mr. Pat Franklin. Visitation will be Monday, October 24, 2011 from 5:00 to 8:00. Burial will be at Old Hebron Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com