Douglas Maxwell "Doug" Bivens, Jr., 82, of Huntingtown passed away July 26, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. He was born October 13, 1929 in Elkton, MD to Douglas M., Sr. and Luella (Dowell) Bivens.

Doug was raised in Hancock, MD, attended public schools and graduated from Hagerstown High School. He attended Western Maryland College in Westminster, MD and earned his PhD in Education from the University of Maryland, College Park. He was a school teacher in Hancock and Hagerstown, MD and after moving to Calvert County in 1960, was and educator, eventually rising to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Calvert County Public Schools. He also taught evening classes at Bowie State College for over twenty years.

Doug married Ruth Hixon in 1952.

In his leisure time, Doug enjoyed traveling extensively for his work and for pleasure, including trips to Russia and China. He also enjoyed tending to his rose garden and his pet dog Shoo-Shoo.

Doug was preceded in death by his wife Ruth who passed away March 30, 2010; his parents Douglas, Sr. and Luella Bivens; and by a sister Luella Elizabeth Cornell.

He is survived by sons Douglas M. Bivens III and wife Vicki of Lusby, MD, Dean Bivens, and Daryl Bivens and wife Shirley of White Plains, MD. He is also survived by four grandchildren.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.