To my dear friend, Melissa. I am so sorry for the loss of your father and I am sending you my condolences. If you ever need me, you already know I am just a phone call or text away.
Love Always,your friend Reggie!
Reggie L.
September 12, 2016 | Orangeburg, SC
My heartfelt condolences to the Rivers Family(Nelson). Praying God will give you strength during this trying time. Keep the faith, "Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning" Psalm 30:5 God Bless the Rivers Family.
Betty King
August 25, 2016 | Saginaw, MI
I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS
Nita Williams
August 24, 2016 | Saginaw, MI
My heart goes out to the Rivers Family sorry for your loss
troy burton
August 24, 2016 | Saginaw, MI
So sorry for your loss he was a great man I will always remember him riding his bike all over and driving his fancy cars. My prayers and thoughts are with you family we love you BLACK BUDDY. From Lett and family
Leticia Sanchez-McMcray
August 24, 2016 | Saginaw, MI
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Catherine Rivers
August 23, 2016 | Union Springs, AL
Praying for you all Family. We Love you Dearly. May The Lord Continue to Strengthen & Touch your hearts, In Jesus Mighty Name. Rest on Cousin "Buddy". Forever in our hearts.
~Pastor Luke & Theresa Sturdivant & Family
Theresa Sturdivant
August 23, 2016 | Saginaw, MI
Prayers for the family sorry about your loss
Janet Mayes
August 23, 2016 | Saginaw, MI
Sorry for your loss an your family will be in our prayers. May God bless an keep u under his wings in this time of need. He will be truly missed from his cousin's Don COPE an family.
Don Cope
August 23, 2016 | Saginaw, MI
Mr. Nathaniel Rivers, Sr., (Blackbuddy) passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Saint Mary’s of Michigan Medical Center in Saginaw, Michigan. Age 74 years. Nathaniel was born June 4, 1942 to Fred Rivers, Sr., and Izora Downing Rivers.
Nathaniel accepted Christ at an early age at Haynes Chapel Baptist Church in Union Springs, Alabama. After relocating to Saginaw, Michigan he attended Renaissance Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Dr. Nathaniel Calhoun and currently, Pastor Cedric Cheatham. In August 1965, he joined the late Ida Marlow in holy matrimony. Nathaniel was employed at General Motors (Chevrolet Grey Iron Foundry) for 25 years. He was a member of UAW Local 668. After retirement he enjoyed cooking and traveling to visit family and friends. Nathaniel’s family and friends will miss his infectious smile.
He leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Bertha (Henry) Baker of Union Springs, Alabama, Annie Rivers (Duane VanLanham) and Melissa Baker of Saginaw, Michigan; five sons, Alvin, Otis, Nathan, Nelson and Nathaniel Rivers, Jr., all of Saginaw, Michigan; grandchildren, Desmond, Alexander, Nee’Shon, Shanna, Dexter, Henry, Tae’Jon, Noslen, Niyell, Destiny, Nathan, Jr., Santino, Jessica, Brandon, Dominic, Camareya, and Jay’den; great-grandchildren, Deshawn, Desmeanna, La’trerrel, LeAsia, Jeremiah, Jayvon, Zoey, and James; two sisters, Algertha Pritchett of Saginaw, Michigan and Dorothy Banks of Tuskegee, Alabama; three brothers, Robert Rivers, Fred (Lula) Rivers of Union Springs, Alabama and Reverend Dr. James (Annie) Gochett of Montgomery, Alabama; sister-in-law, Minnie Marlow; brothers-in-law, Solomon (Lillie) Marlow of Union Springs, Alabama, Willie (Diane) Marlow of Montgomery, Alabama; special friends, Richard Johnson, Jake Cunningham, Don Cope, and Robert Harris.
Nathaniel was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Marlow Rivers, parents, Fred Rivers and Izora Downing Rivers; other family members, Minnie B. Rivers, Freddie Mae (Theodis) Penn, Minnie Ivey, James Rivers, Charles Rivers, Hendria Mae Baker, Ruther Johnson, Felix (Willie Bell) Marlow and Eddie Marlow.
The family wishes to express special thanks to his caregivers, daughter, Annie, sons, Alvin and Otis, St. Mary’s of Michigan Medical Center, Ivan E. Phillips and the staff at Paradise Funeral Chapel of Saginaw, Michigan, and Carter Funeral Home of Union Springs, Alabama.Visitation: Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Paradise Funeral Chapel3100 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48601(989)754-4826Family Hour: Thursday, August 25, 2016 - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Paradise Funeral Chapel3100 South Washington AvenueSaginaw, Michigan 48601(989)754-4826Funeral Service: Saturday, August 27, 2016 - 12:00 p.m.Haynes Chapel Baptist Church971 Ellis CircleUnion Springs, Alabama 36089(334)738-3044Officiating: Reverend Dr. James H. GochettInterment: Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery - Union Springs, Alabama
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