George D. Kivett Jr.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George D. Kivett, Jr., Tuesday, June 9, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 90.

George was born Indianapolis, Indiana to George D. Kivett, Sr. and Maggie Effie Kivett on April 25, 1930. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and served three years before returning to Indianapolis Power and Light for a long and fulfilling career, retiring after 45 years of service as the Assistant to CEO for Employee Affairs. He was highly involved in the Mystic Circle Lodge No 685, where he has been nationally recognized as the most successful Drill Captain in the history of the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of the USA, serving from 1970 through 2007.

George is survived by his children, David Kivett, Mark (Belinda) Kivett and Tony (Terri) Kivett; brother, Harold Kivett; his grandchildren, Kelly (Shawn) Phillips, Chad (Jennifer) Kivett, Josh Kivett and Aaron (Cassandra Duncan) Kivett and great-grandchildren, Chase Phillips, Emma Phillips, Jaden Haywood, Blayne Kivett, Brooklyn Kivett, Jayden Kivett, Trenton Kivett, Jackson Whitfield and Carter Agal and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

George is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Martha Kivett and brothers Adolphus Kivett, William (Bill) Kivett and John Kivett.

Due to COVID-19 private services for the family will be held at Flanner Buchanan – Floral Park at 425 N. Holt Road, Indianapolis, Indiana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society at https://www.cancer.org/

The family wishes to extend our sincere thank you to all for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are forever grateful.