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Harry I. Rivers Jr.
Pickens
Harry Iredell Rivers, Jr., 61, of Pickens, SC passed away August 18, 2012 at his home.
He is survived by his wife, Annette P. Rivers; daughters, Elizabeth (Bradley) Ross of Athens, GA and Carolyn (Ryan) Whittow of Minneapolis, MN; sister, Janelle L. Rivers of Columbia, SC; nephew, Bryan (Amanda) Laney of Chapin, SC; and niece Rebecca L.(Jeremy) Anderson of Moore, SC.
He was the son of H. Iredell Rivers, Sr. and Virginia L. Rivers of Cheraw, SC. He was a graduate of The Citadel and the Univ. of SC Law School & served in the US Army. He was an attorney in Easley, SC, member of the Pickens County Bar Association, past chairman of Pickens County Meals on Wheels, member of Pickens County Library Board, board member of SCOP, and member of Grace United Methodist Church.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 2:30 pm at Grace United Methodist Church in Pickens, SC. Visitation will follow.
Memorials may be made to Senior Citizens of Pickens, P.O. Box 1574 Pickens, SC 29671.
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I am Jan Whittow's sister. The only time I met the wonderful Rivers' family was when Carolyn wed my nephew, Ryan. My fondest memory of that day was watching Harry and Carolyn do the Carolina Shag. I still smile at the memory. What a friendly, gracious man he was. Carolyn, you mean a lot to our family and I want you to know that your Virginia relatives are mourning with you. God bless all of you!
Jane Kolakowski
August 25, 2012
Today the world has an other example to look up to and Harry has his well earned reward, a vacation home in Heaven with his and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rest in Peace my FRIEND.
Bill Edgeworth
August 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. I remember Harry as such a wonderful person and a gentleman of such high character. I know he will be deeply missed
Steve Arrington '73
August 24, 2012
Annette, Nancy and I have been praying for Harry during his illness. Our deepest condolence to you , Carolyn & Elizabeth. God is with you in your time of sorrow. We're there to support you.
God Bless,
Bob & Nancy Ballew
August 23, 2012
Dear Rivers Family
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I practiced law in Pickens for 10 years and remember what a kind, fine attorney Harry was. It was always a pleasure to meet him at court. He will be missed by many.
Sincerely, Dottie Ingram, Greenville
Dottie Ingram
August 23, 2012
To the Rivers Family,
We send our deepest sympathy and are truly sorry for your loss. We went to school with Harry in Cheraw, he will be deeply missed. Enjoyed reconnecting with Harry on FB...
May the peace of God be with you all.
Jimmie and Teri Pruitt
August 23, 2012
Annette, I am in Montana and heard about this sad event. Although I have retired from the practice of law, I have many fond memories of Harry and always had great respect for him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chris Olson
August 23, 2012
Carolyn and Elizabeth, I am so sorry for this time you are going through.I shared a bond with Harry and grew to love each of you as you grew up.He will be remembered for many years for his kindness and that little grin he always seemed to have. Such a kind and gentle man.
Joey Cannon
August 22, 2012
We will always remember Harry's smile and sense of humor. He will truly be missed. Michael and Tena Andrews
Michael Andrews
August 22, 2012
Annette and family, we are so sorry to learn of Harry's passing. You will remain in our prayers.
Hank & Paula Owens
August 22, 2012
Annette, our thoughts and prayers are with you, your girls, and family. I had the honor of knowing Harry in Cheraw, and later with volleyball, and Citadel reunions. He was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed.
Lisa and David Kennedy
August 22, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. Harry was a wonderful person.
Brian James, fellow attorney and Citadel graduate
August 22, 2012
To the Rivers family: I knew Harry only through officiating with him over the past few years. I always had the greatest respect for him as an individual and as volleyball official. I will miss him there especially. I am very sorry for your ultimate loss.
Sincerely, Grady Marshall, Greenville
August 21, 2012
Not only was he our family attorney, but our friend as well. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. Annette, you and the girls are in our prayers in this time of sorrow.
Waymond Dorr Family
August 21, 2012
Annette, My prayers go out to you & your daughters during this time. Harry was such a warm, caring,helpful man, that I'm privileged to call a friend. We will miss him on the Library Board, and around town. Sincerely, Stacy Israel & family
August 21, 2012
Sorry for your loss, he will be missed.
John O'Brien
August 21, 2012
Harry was a great person...we will so miss him..!
John & Jo Ann Brewer
August 21, 2012
It was always a pleasure to see Harry come into the Minute Diner. He was a great man and will be missed by all of those who knew him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Lulu
Linda Brooks
August 21, 2012
I had not seen Harry since high school, but I always thought he was one of the "nice guys". My prayers are with you at this time.
Dee Higgins Gilbert
August 21, 2012
To the Rivers family:
So sorry to hear about Harry. Harry and I were friends since kindergarden in Cheraw. We also attended the same church during our childhood. Thanks to Facebook the Class of 1969 from Cheraw High School was able to reconnect. Enjoyed seeing Harry at our class reunion in 2009. He was such an outstanding individual.
My prayers are with you all.
Ann Flynn
August 21, 2012
Harry I. Rivers Jr. was one of a kind. We met and became friends in the heat of a Charleston summer in a cauldron called The Citadel. His friendship was unwavering and true, his wit dry and quick, his intellect piercing and bright. I am very fortunate to have had Harry as a friend and I am so sorry for your loss.
Patrick Day
August 21, 2012
Annette and Family:
I am so saddened by Harry's passing. He was so good to me and taught me so much. I will always remember him fondly and appreciate his kindness to me. You are in my prayers.
Ruby Greene
August 21, 2012
So sorry to hear about Harry. We were childhood friends in Cheraw, SC all the way back to kindergarten through high school. We reconnected at class reunions and in recent years on Facebook. He was a great guy! My prayers are with the family.
David Haley
August 20, 2012
I had the pleasure of working for Mr. Rivers and he was an awesome man! He will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Denise Neely
August 20, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. Harry was a great asset to Pickens County.
Amy Wilson
August 20, 2012
The River's Family,
I am very sorry for your loss Mr.Rivers was a fine man and will be missed by many.My thought's & Prayers will be with you all.
Sincerely,
Don Reeves
Formerly of Liberty,SC
Don Reeves
August 20, 2012
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August 20, 2012
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