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Franklin Rivers Obituary

Franklin Rivers, Jr. RANTOWLES, SC - The relatives and friends of Mr. Franklin Rivers, Jr., those of his wife, Mrs. Catherine A. Rivers, (parents, the late Frank Rivers, Sr. and Helen W. Rivers), children, Fran Kathy Nelson, Marva R. Morrison and Stanley K. Rivers (Tina), brothers and sisters, Eugene Wright, Benjamin Rivers (Helen), Robert Lee Rivers, Clarence Rivers (Elizabeth), Freddie Rivers (Andrea), Veronica Rivers, Vernell Fisher (Raymond), Angela Rivers, the late Annabell Rivers and the late Barbara J. Rivers and a host of other relatives are invited to attend his Home Going Service, Tuesday, March 1, 2011, 12 Noon at Mt. Horr AME Church, Highway 174, Yonges Island, SC, Rev. Robert Stokes, Pastor. Viewing at the church on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The family will receive friends at the church Monday from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Viewing on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment: Mt. Horr Memorial Gardens, Yonges Island, SC. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2011.

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Stanley/Tina Rivers

March 17, 2011

Dear Daddy:
You are the Greatest Dad a child can have.
We will truely miss your love, guidance and helping us, to become the professionals we are today. Many times it seems, like we were not listening to your life lessons, oh, but we were. So we let this candle shine to know that you will always be continuiong to guide use with your light.
Love your son and daughter-in-law
Stanley and Tina Rivers

March 11, 2011

To the family of Franklin Rivers Jr. my condolences and prayers goes out to everyone. Queen Brown Williams, Ravenel, South Carolina.

Marion Anderson

March 2, 2011

Stanley,
You and your family are in my Prayers.
Kraft Foods,
Marion Anderson

March 1, 2011

Catherine, Kathy, Marva, Stanley & the Rivers family may the Lord easy your sorrow, bless and keep you all in your time of desolation. Cousin Frank is in a better place now as much as it hurts. I pray that your family will find comfort during the coming days ahead. Stacy.

Michelle Singleton

February 28, 2011

Ms.Bunch:
I was sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Rivers(honey boo) will be missed greatly. I worked with him at Small Farmers Co-op. You loved him, but God loved him best.

Essau and LaVern Brown

February 28, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May the love of God, family and frinds sustain you.

Jacqueline and Gary Brown, Jr.

February 28, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bob Strang

February 28, 2011

I worked with Frank for years at CNSYD...he was always enjoyable to be around....I am truly sorry for yor loss...
I know he will be sadly missed..

Raynette Washington-Rivera

February 28, 2011

Ms Bunch, Kathy, and Marva,

I am sorry to hear of your loss, and pray for God's peace for your families as your walk through this difficult time.

Raynette Washington-Rivera

February 28, 2011

Ms Bunch, Kathy, and Marva,

I am sorry to hear of your loss, and pray for God's peace as your family walks through this difficult time.

February 28, 2011

Catherine, Sorry to hear of your loss, may God be with you and your family and please know that you are loved and always in our prayers. Margie Smalls

April Turner

February 27, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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