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Charles Rivers Obituary

Charles Wesley Rivers, 85, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. He was born on May 26, 1940, the son of the late James Wesley Rivers and the late Della Breland Rivers. He was educated in the Salisbury City Schools and graduated from Boyden High School. Charles worked as a Polyester Filament Technician at Fiber Industries for 30 years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and the Spencer Moose Lodge #2019.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael R. Rivers.

Those left to cherish his memory are his sons, Timothy Paul Rivers, James Lee Rivers and daughter Tammy Rivers, all of Salisbury; grandson Wesley Blake Rivers of Salisbury; and sister, Cynthia B. Shoaf of Cary, NC.

A memorial service to celebrate Charles's life will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:00pm in the Summersett Memorial Chapel.

Online condolences may be left at www.summersettfuneralhome.com. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Rivers family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Salisbury Post on Feb. 10, 2026.

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Shirley Curlee

February 10, 2026

I knew Charles years ago. He was such a good man. Prayers for his family and friends.

Shirley Ennis Shulenberger

February 10, 2026

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know he will be missed. God bless you all.

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