William Riverman

William Riverman obituary, Rocky Face, GA

William Riverman

William Riverman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pleasant Grove Chapel of Julian Peeples Funeral Homes on Dec. 16, 2025.
William Lillis Riverman, age 93, born in Portland, Oregon, now of Dalton, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his home in Dalton, GA.
He was preceded in death by his firstborn, Matthew Riverman; and parents, Alban and Eleanor Riverman.
William was a member of St. Agatha's Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Riverman; sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Dawn Riverman, Joel and Cathy Riverman, and Benjamin and Shannon Riverman; daughter and son-in-law, Kristen and Gary Safely; and grandchildren, Jacob Riverman, Michael Erickson, Dawson Riverman, Seth Riverman, Jennifer Safely, and Laura Safely.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Burial will be held in the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Messages of comfort may be sent to the family at www.julianpeeples.com.
Arrangements are by Julian Peeples Funeral Home of Dalton. For more information, please call 706-259-7455.
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