MR. JAMES RIVERS Obituary (1938

James Rivers, 74, originally of Wando, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 26, 2012. James Rivers was the son of the late Jack Rivers and Elizabeth Bellinger Rivers. Mr. Rivers was the Valedictorian graduate of the Cainhoy High School Class of 1957. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served honorably in the Vietnam War. He retired from the International Longshoreman's Association Local #1422. During a long illness, he was lovingly cared for at Goose Creek Manor Assisted Living Facility and later at Sandpiper Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Odyssey Hospice of Charleston provided care, comfort, and support throughout his transition to eternal life. Mr. Rivers was the father of Evelyn Fishburne, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters Faith Rivers James, Esq. (Perry) of Greensboro, NC, Chiquita Rivers Wilburn (Jeff) of Sylvester, GA; Calorence Rivers Anderson (Anthony) of Antioch, California; and Dr. Connie Rivers Mitchell (Benny) of Daytona Beach, FL; as well as his adopted siblings, Rev. Henry Rivers (Authurine) of Daniel Island, SC and Sandra Mobley of Savannah, GA. Mr. Rivers is mourned by his grandchildren TSgt. Sean (Byron) Fishburne (Rene) of Denver, CO; Velmira Starkes of Cainhoy, SC; Cpl. Gregg Rivers of 29 Palms, CA; Sierra Dantley, Camryn Wilburn, and Jaremiah Wilburn of Sylvester, GA; Kayla Houston, Jacquelyn Anderson, and Charlize Anderson, of Antioch, CA, Benny Mitchell, III of Daytona Beach, FL, as well as a host of great-grandchildren, friends, and fellow members of the ILA Local 1422. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Odyssey Hospice Foundation of Charleston, 5965 Core Road, Suite 603, North Charleston, SC 29406. ARRANGEMENTS VISITATION: Date: Sunday, July 29, 2012 Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: 1142 Pinefield Road Daniel Island, SC VIEWING: Date: Sunday, July 29, 2012 Time: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Location: The Palmetto Mortuary, Inc. 1122 Morrison Drive Charleston, SC 29403 FUNERAL: Date: Monday, July 30, 2012 Time: 11:00 am Location: The Palmetto Mortuary, Inc. REPAST: International Longshoremen's Hall 1142 Morrison Drive Charleston, SC 29403 BURIAL: Redifoot Cemetery, St. Thomas Island