Jerry Gregg "Jr" Rivers Sr.

JERRY GREGG RIVERS, SR., was born to Evelyn and J.B. Rivers on June 18, 1953, in "Carvers Gardens" Williamsburg, Virginia. On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, surrounded by his family, Jerry quietly entered the pearly gates to rest for eternity with his heavenly father.
Jerry graduated from York High School in 1971, after leaving school he became gainfully employed with Colonial Williamsburg, Eastern State Hospital, and Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC). In 2007, Jerry met Alma Warner and he decided to relocate from Williamsburg to the Eastern Shore of Virginia, where he was employed as the store manager at the Virginia ABC store in Cape Charles until his retirement. After retirement, Jerry was not satisfied with sitting at home, so he became employed with the Accomack County Public Schools, where his love for children placed him in the role of cafeteria monitor and most recently as a security officer, a position he proudly held until the time of his passing.
Jerry loved the peace and tranquility the Shore offered him and that is why you would often find him and Alma out on leisurely drives up and down the Shore. Whenever their travels took them to Northern Virginia, Jerry would jump at the chance to travel the back roads and offer a history lesson of Virginia. In his leisure time, he loved watching the old R&B group concerts, football, basketball, and keeping up with the current state of world affairs.
Jerry was very family oriented and enjoyed occasional "day trips" to Williamsburg to "catch up" with his family and friends. He could not wait to get home to share his new news. Jerry was also a loving, supportive grandfather and his grandchildren were the joy of his life. He loved them unconditionally, especially, Amia, his "Poota Poot."
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Rickey, Lafayette, and Sidney. Left to cherish the many fond memories are his wife, Alma Rivers; son, Jerry (Megan) Rivers, Jr. of West Point, VA; step-sons, Fantonis (Chelsea) Warner of Portsmouth, VA and Tyler (Michaela) Warner of Fruitland, MD; grand-children, Monica Watkins, Amia Williams, Neijore Copes, Willa Rivers, Kaysen Warner, Alanna Rivers, Ma-kaya Rivers and Madden Warner; brother, James (Linda) Rivers of Williamsburg, VA; aunts, Julia Rivers of MI and Diana Rivers of NC; sisters-in-law, Toni Malone of Bear, DE, Denise (Kenny) Smith of New Castle, DE, Tammie (Theophilus) Townsend of Nelsonia, VA, Marshell Jones of Parksley, VA, Melisa (Mike) Marshall of Bear, DE, Lucinda Rivers of Williamsburg, VA; brothers-in-law, Oscar (Iris) Battles, of Atlanta, GA and Arthur (Jennifer) Battles, Sr. of Orlando, FL; childhood best friend, Ronald White of Williamsburg, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jerry Gregg "JR" Rivers Sr., please visit our Tree Store.