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Archie Rivers Obituary
Born on Dec. 15, 1934, he was the second of six children born to the late Deacon Cooper J. and the late Deaconess Annie L. Rivers. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Viola Rivers-Young.
Tony Rivers is survived by five daughters, two sons, one sister and three brothers.
Mr. Rivers was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church (Petersburg/Dinwiddie, Va.) and graduated from the Dinwiddie County Public School System in 1953. He was a project manager for the U.S. Department of Commerce, from where he retired after 34 years of service.
There will be a viewing at 10 a.m. on Sept. 7, 2012, at the Ebenezer AME Church, 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744, followed by a funeral service beginning promptly at 11.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Hodges & Edwards Funeral Home, 3910 Silverhill Road, Suitland, MD 20744. Questions regarding services may be directed to Raymond Rivers, brother, at 804-732-1788.
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Memories and Condolences
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Marcia Henson
September 12, 2012
May your emptiness be replaced with knowing that Archie was a gently and kind soul.I had the pleasure of knowing and working with him at DOC he would alsways greet and pass you with a smile on his face. May God shine his light upon you and give you peace.
September 10, 2012
To the Rivers Family,
Please know you will be forever in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Tony will always be remembered as a fun and loving person. He will be missed by all. We are grateful to have been blessed with his presence in our lives. May God be with you always. Love, Tasha (Mitchell) Neal and Family
Charawm Hunter
September 8, 2012
To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. I thank you Grandpa for adopting me as your granddaughter. Your laugh was infectious and your smile was priceless. I know that you are in heaven flirting away with your gentle spirit. You will surely be missed at every family function. You always enjoyed it and never let an oppurtunity pass without telling me that you are proud. Love you grandpa. This is not goodbye just see you later! I know I'll see you again!
William Johnson
September 7, 2012
Dear Family,
I remember cousin Tony's sense of humor always putting a smile on my face and my wife's as well. We always looked forward to seeing him. We send our deepest sympathy and love to the family in their time of loss. As we remember cousin Tony fondly,we also prayfully keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Your cousins
Billy,Kimberly,Torie and B.J.
Johnson
Warrren & Beverly Myrick
September 7, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Rivers family. May you find peace in knowing that you have another guardian angel watching over you.
September 6, 2012
To the Rivers family:
especially Linda, keami and all of his wonderful family. I feel fortunate to have had the oportunity of getting to know Tony during your wonderful family gatherings. I haven't seen him in many years, but am praying for all of you and may Tony rest in peace. Will miss you Tony - love Maria Sanchez
Avon Jones
September 6, 2012
To the family, of Archie(Tony)Rivers, who will be missed by all that Loved him. To the children know that God loves him more.There is a right time for everything.
Avon Jones/Family
Brenda Johnson-Pullen
September 6, 2012
Dear Family,
I would like to express my deep and heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your dear family member. He will be missed by so many.I will be praying for your comfort. Again, my deepest sympathy. I leave you with this verse;"The Lord will guard your going out and 8your coming in from this time forth and forever".
Psalm 121:
Wilma Williams
September 6, 2012
Hello Family,
There are no words to express how much Tony will be missed. He was a great man. Very cheerful and always had a kind word to say to me. Tony would come to Norfolk,Va with his boat to go fishing back in the day and my mother knew I liked to fish so she would let me know when he was coming.I will miss his smiling face to greet us at the family reunion.For some reason he was always outside of the hotel to see who was coming to check in.:)
Rest in Peace Tony I Pray I will get to see you again.
Love, Wilma Williams
September 6, 2012
To the fanily of Mr, Archie Rivers, May the Lord give you Peace in your time of sorrow. I met Archie on the bus as we travel to our favorite places He was a joy to know. Bless you all. Delores Bolding
Mike Arrington
September 6, 2012
I want to give "Thanks" for being apart of my life, I want to thank you for being a grandfather to me and an open ear to me. I want to thank you for all the conversations that brought me joy and laughter. I want the thank you for threating me to let know I have the most beautiful woman the world have to offer "Your granddaughter." When I married into your family, I gain the branches of love from the root you planted.
I miss you and will always love you, you are legendary in my life and your teachings and love will remain in me for the rest of my life. Thanks
September 6, 2012
To the family of Mr. Rivers, I was sadden to hear of his passing. But I will always think of Mr. Rivers as being a kind person, his smile met you first, we have had wonderful times on marvel-us excursions tour bus. Mr. Rivers always treated everyone politely
and made sure that made his rounds on that bus to say hello. I am going to truly miss him, but I thank God that Mr. Rivers is safe in the arms of Jesus. My prayers are with your family. May God continue to bless you all and keep you in His care.
God bless
Missionary Queen Young
Gloria Durham
September 6, 2012
To The Rivers Family:
No words of sympathy can ease the sorrow that is yours, but thoughts and loving memories last as long as time endure.
Archie was my dearest friend and mentor. I will always remember him and the friendship we shared.
With Deepest Sympathy
Gloria Durham
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