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Chief Rivers was a true leader and respected by all.
John Bowman
September 13, 2020


Photo courtesy of Becker Funeral Home - Clermont
Clermont, Florida
Jan 1, 1935 – Sep 2, 2020 (Age 85)
It is with deepest sadness that we announce that Gene E. Rivers, 85 years old, passed away September 2, 2020. He was a loving Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother and the beloved sweetheart of his wife, Paula Piemonte Rivers, whom predeceased him 8 months...
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John Bowman
September 13, 2020

Sending prayers and love
Your father married my husband and I 35 years ago and have pictures of him somewhere marrying us. He was a great man and dear to my parents as well. He will be missed.
Nancy Payne-Clark
September 11, 2020 | Titusville, FL | Friend
Laura, Glenn and family, Kathy and I are saddened by your father’s passing. He was the one who provided me the path to my public safety career. My days at Pine Castle are still some of my fondest professional memories.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
Ron & Kathy Otterbacher
September 11, 2020 | Belle Isle, FL | Coworker

With deep sadness of loss and remembrance . Chief Rivers was my first fire chief. I will never forget that smile and the Welcome aboard words you spoke to me. Thanks for your Service and Friendship. Rest in Peace to you and Paula.
Garry Needham
September 11, 2020 | Winter Garden, FL | Coworker
Gene was a positive, nurturing leader with a great sense of humor. The day he started at PCFD I was on a remote muck fire late at night when he opened the cab door, shoved in refreshments and introduced himself. He was dedicated.
Buddy Lawrence
September 10, 2020 | Brevard, NC | Coworker

Absolute Sadness...
Truly The Best Chief.
Pinecastle FD was proud.
And Paula was also a jem.
Gene Goss
September 10, 2020 | Orlando, FL | Coworker
Thank you for all you did for us and the community Chief. RIP.
City of Hill
September 10, 2020 | Oak Hill, FL | Coworker
RIP Sir
jerry king
September 10, 2020 | Lake City, FL
Remembered By
Ed Brown
September 10, 2020 | Marion, NC | Coworker