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William Rivers Obituary
RIVERS, William The relatives and friends of Mr. William Bill Rivers are invited to attend his funeral services on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 1:00 PM at The Baptist Center 2026 Jacksonville Rd. North Charleston, SC. Interment: Monrovia Cemetery Mr. Rivers is survived by his devoted wife, Mrs. Albertha Rivers; his children, Mr. Gerald Rivers (Lisa), Mr. Herbert Rivers, and Ms. Stacy Rivers; his siblings, Mr. Harold Rivers, Mr. David Rivers, Mrs. Lucille Toomar (William), Mr. Joseph Rivers, Ms. Gloria Rivers, Mr. Anthony Rivers, Mrs. Eleanor Wright (Abraham), Mr. Thomas Rivers (Beverly), Ms. Doris Rivers, Ms. Elizabeth Brown, and Mrs. Naomi Cook (Richard); a special cousin, Mr. Oscar Rivers; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mr. Rivers will be Monday, March 26, 2007 from 1:00-8:00PM at the William Smith Memorial Chapel 2 Radcliffe Street Charleston, SC. The family will be receiving friends from 7:00-8:00 PM. Condolences maybe sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfh.com. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME INC. 2 Radcliffe Street Charleston, SC (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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for William Rivers
William L. Metz
March 30, 2007
To the Rivers family,
my prayers are with you. May God bless you all. Keep your heads up and faith in the Lord.
Rev. Dr. Michael A.H. McKinney
March 30, 2007
To the Rivers Family,
My prayers are with you at this solem time. We morn our loss yet we celebrate the God who gave William to us. He had been a tutor to me in my early days. May God grant you all peace and blessings
Dorothy Paschal
March 28, 2007
Dear Rivers Family you are in my prayers ,keep your head up and remember he will always be there in your heart. Love Dorothy (nanny)R.PASCHAL Decatur ,Ga.
Abraham "Bill" and James "Buddy" Jenkins
March 27, 2007
To The family,
We will truly miss Willie at the Record Shop. Our prayers are with you. You have our deepest sympathy and heartfelf condolences. God be with you as you go through your moment of grief.
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Beverly (Beebe) Jenkins
March 27, 2007
To the Rivers Family,
I can't imagine going into the Hot Spot Record shop and not seeing Mr William there. You could always find him there chatting and laughing with my uncle James "Buddy". My prayers go out to you and may God Bless you all through these sad times.
Abraham "Bill" Jenkins
March 27, 2007
To The Rivers Family,
My heart was saddened when I heard of Willie's demise. He will be missed by many. Please know that I will remember you in my prayers. May you know that God will see you through as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
Mr. & Mrs. Ike Thompson
March 26, 2007
To Joe Rivers and Family:
You have our deepest symphathy for the lost of your beloved brother William.
The Soul Sensations Band
March 26, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Evelyn Stroud-Falls
March 26, 2007
To Tommy Rivers and Family:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you go through moments of sorrow. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.
Anthony McKnight
March 26, 2007
To The Rivers Family:
You have our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Love One. William was a special friend to the McKnight Family and we will surely miss him and his Loveable Character, He will always leave you with a Smile. God Bless the rest of the Rivers Families and God Bless William!!!
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony McKnight & Family along with The Black Velvets
Bowens (sarge) Middleton
March 26, 2007
To the Rivers Family:
You have my deepest sympathy. My prays are with you. William was a good friend.
Felix McKnight
March 26, 2007
To the Rivers Family:
Last night I looked at some pictures of me and The Boys (The Royal Entertainers) and said "I had a better time playing with them than playing with the Funk Brothers here at Motown". Hope to see everybody in July. William will be sadly missed and Honored, I Loved William & Snookie as if they were my owned Brothers.
Vickie Pullen
March 26, 2007
To the family of the late William Rivers.
I'm a very good friend of Joseph Jr. and Kimberly Rivers; they are also members of my church family. I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the family. Your family are in my prayers during this time of bereavement.
Kevin R, Pruitt
March 26, 2007
Stacey and Herbert: I began my journey on this road 5 years ago. Allow Jesus to drive, you just buckle up and think about the good times. As time go on you will begin to enjoy the ride. Memories are precious and they last forever.
Kimberly Rivers
March 26, 2007
Dear Billie, Gerald, Stacy and Herbie:
You have my sincerest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and always.
Frederika (Freddie) Middleton
March 26, 2007
To David and Gloria
You have my deepest sympathy. My prays will be with the two of you and your family.
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