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Samuel Rivers Obituary
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for Samuel Rivers
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Sandra Shroyer
December 18, 2018
Sammy was a great man, coworker and friend. I have so many fond memories working with him on the force
Barbara Condit Vick
September 10, 2008
Dear Samantha,
I want you to know that I often think of you and Dylan. The death of your dad must be extremely tough on you especially as a second loss of a loved one. Please know that I am thinking of you and I pray that you may find peace and strength to do the wonderful things that you are meant to do.
Love,
Mrs. Vick (your elementary art teacher)
JoJo Woodward
August 28, 2008
To a good friend who will be missed by all. Today I spoke with a family member and it brought back memories of why you were so important to all of us. (10-7)(10-42)Rest in peace Sammy.
Helen Rivers
August 20, 2008
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.
KATHY POND
August 14, 2008
Our condolences to Sammy's friends and family.I think all who ever knew him loved and/or respected him including us.
Kathy Pond
Cindy Stephens
LaTrell Edwards
August 13, 2008
Tammy Rivers & Family,
I just read in the paper of the passing of your farther. I am deeply sorry to hear about that. You and your family are in my prayers.
Everythime I saw your dad at the mini mart in Bluffton I would always ask him for a lucky number. He was there every morning getting his coffee. He will be truly missed,.
Remember God puts no more on us than we can bare. He is in a better place now.
Jackie Smith (Costigan)
August 12, 2008
Sammy was a familiar face in Bluffton. Although I haven't lived there in years, each visit he was a constant reminder of growing up there. Whenever I would see him at S&G as a teen he would always say to me with that huge Sammy smile, "what kind of trouble are you getting into today?" I of course responded "none", with a mischevious smile. He will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched. He was as much a part of Bluffton as Bluffton was a part of him. God Bless.
CINDY STEPHENS
August 12, 2008
Our deepest condolenses to Sammy's family whom we have known & loved all our lives.
Sincerly,
Cindy
Stephens
&
Family
Kathy Pond
August 12, 2008
I've known Sammy since he was security at Sea Pines and have always thought highly of him as a person.His death has made an impact on me. It is always shocking to me to hear of a good person passing away.My heart and prayers are with all Sammy's Family & Friends at this time.
IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY,
Kathy
Pond
Tanya Tobias, and Family
August 11, 2008
Sammy was one in a million! He will be forever missed in our community. Sammy was a dear family friend and will carry on in our memories. Sammy I will miss your smiling face and you always new how to make me laugh. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sarah Malphrus
August 10, 2008
To all of the family: Sammy's passing is such a loss but his life was such a gift to us all. He will be terribly missed by all who knew him. He was a great person. Indeed as everyone has said, he loved to help people-I locked my keys in the car with a baby in a car seat once at MCR school and he came immediately to unlock my door. You are all in our prayers at this time.
Sarah and Vince Malphrus and Family
Kitty (POPE) Burke
August 9, 2008
To the Rivers Family I'm So sorry to hear about Sammy he was a very great personand if he could he would give you the shirt off his back to help you anyway he could and his warm and sweet smile Sammy was full of laughter he always joked around we all grew up together and he was always a clown doing crazy things.Our prayers and thoughts go out to the family.Just remember all the good times that you all have had with Sammy Sammy always kept People Laughing and smiling and like they Say he could light up a room. Sammy justknew what to do to make everyone Happy. May God Bless each and everyone of you all. Love, Preston&KittyBurke (Ridgeland,SC)
Christie
August 9, 2008
I remember Sammy when I worked @ Jurgensen & Company. He always came in the office with a smile. Sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Roger smith
August 8, 2008
You are all in our thoughts and prayers, Roger & Jen Smith-Everette & Alma Williams- S & W Electric
Melba Kersey
August 8, 2008
Our hearts are saddened at the death of Sammy. His kindness, concern for others and big smile will always be remembered by all who knew him. We will miss him, he brought joy into the room when he walked in smiling. His life ended so quickly and a void has been left behind. Rest in peace, Sammy!
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of his family. May God provide you with comfort and strength.
Jim and Melba Kersey
Suzanne Bennett-Schramm
August 8, 2008
My good friend, I will miss you.
Shonna Vines
August 8, 2008
It was only one week ago today and Sammy walked into the bank smiling from ear to ear, as usual. He always had that smile and always made us all smile here at the bank. We will truly miss him! Please know that our prayers go out to the whole family.
Linda Harris Calvert
August 8, 2008
Pat and family,
Am so sorry for your lost, my prayers are with you all
Jennifer Frischen
August 7, 2008
To the Rivers Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sammy's passing is a loss to us all, but his life was a gift we are all grateful to have shared.
Jim Sauter
August 7, 2008
Can't think of you not being a part of our lives Sammy, and yet you always will be. We'll miss you.
Billy & Brenda Jenkins
August 7, 2008
Trasi ,Patsy & Family ,
Our Prayer are with you.
God Be With You,
Susie Self
August 7, 2008
Tammy,Mrs.Rivers and Les,
I am speechless of what to say.Everyone loved Sammy.I remember all the times he would stop in Nicklepumpers and MayRiver Mini Mart and just make sure every thing was ok.Yes...he always had a smile on his face when you saw him.The last time I saw Sammy was a few months ago with his family at Shoneys.And yes...there was that smile..even though the air conditioner was broken and it was so hot.He still had that smile.
May God watch over and comfort everyone during your loss.God has a very special "Officer Rivers",guarding those Gates now.And we will always have a special Angel watching over us.
CINDY COLLINS
August 7, 2008
MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW,MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU. PSALMS 23
Jim & Delores Bias
August 7, 2008
Only God can know the true sadness your family feels at this time. May God's strength be with you and bless you.
Deborah Pigott
August 7, 2008
My Prayers are with you all during your time of sorrow. Sammy was one that always had a smile on his face. I know he will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
Cecil and Dianne Reynolds
August 7, 2008
It was certainly a shock to us when we learned that Sammy had passed away. It was only a few weeks ago that I talked with him. He was smiling and just as happy and jolly as he always was. Sammy was always willing to help people if they needed a hand in doing something or with a problem. He would quit doing what he was doing to help someone. Sammy will be missed by all that knew him because of his kindness and willing do for them. To the Rivers family we send our sympathy and condolences to you during this time of grief.
Scott & Michele Wooten
August 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Shannon & Amy Smith & Family
August 7, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rex & Jean Goethe
August 7, 2008
Sammy was a friend, knowing him all these years has been a pleasure. We are sorry for his families loss and our hearts are with them during this time of grief. God Bless you all.
Cheryl Tanner
August 7, 2008
During times of grief it's sometimes hard to find the right words to say.. The first time I met 'Uncle Sammy' was some years ago.. we joked and carried on like we had known each other for years. He was a person with great character, he had such a fun nature about him and I always saw him smiling. It's hard to forget someone like Uncle Sammy. To his family: I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of mourning. May your memories be your comfort and surrounding love be your rock. God Bless.
Nell Dean (Spiva)
August 7, 2008
To all the family members, those that I have known for years and those that I never knew. I have known Sammy practically all of his life, from Ridgeland to Hilton Head and Bluffton. He always had a smile and conversation for me, even after I moved to Georgia and visited Bluffton, and he always made me laugh. This was a real "shock" for me and I'm so sorry for your loss. May it give you comfort to know that he is with the Lord.
Krystal Hankins
August 7, 2008
We all love you Sammy, you were such a wonderful person. We will miss you!
gary and amy wilmoth
August 7, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Kenny & Teri Cleland
August 7, 2008
Our thoughts & prayers are with all the family. Focus on the good memories and fun times ya'll had with him to help you through this time of sorrow. Remember we do not know our time only God does and God is good all the time, all the time God is good. Love & prayers, Kenny & Teri Cleland & Family
Eather Washington
August 7, 2008
You will be greatly missed by "The Family Court Gang." We appreciated all your hard work. Traci, keep looking up to the hills from whence cometh your help, it comes from the Lord. Be blessed and you're in our prayers.
THERESA BRANTLEY
August 7, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.
Beth Groover
August 7, 2008
Dear Family Members, I am very sorry for your loss...I am a dispatcher with Beaufort County. I have worked with Sammy on and off for years....I always thought the world of him...It is hard to try to put into words a few remarks about this "good old country boy". I will miss him greatly and his sense of humor. Beth Groover...(12 yrs at dispatch_)
Dean & Teresa Tyler
August 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Steve & Lea McKinley
August 7, 2008
I am truely sorry for your loss. Sammy was a great person. I didn't see him around much of late, but when I did he was always smiling just as I remember through the years.
leslie rivers
August 7, 2008
dear sam bo thank you for being my brother you enriched my life more then any one .you were a bless to me all of my life with love your brother leslie
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