Celebration of Life services for Mr. Richard Earl Bivens, of Shreveport, will be Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel of Washington's & Smith's Paradise Funeral Home, 1842 Barton Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana 71107. Public Viewing will be Friday, June 20, 2025, from Noon – 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Flowers may be sent to or purchased at the Funeral Home. The family thanks you for your calls, cards, texts, and prayers during this difficult time.