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Willie Rivers Obituary

Willie J. Rivers

Titusville, FL - Willie James Rivers, 60, of Titusville, FL passed in Daytona Beach, FL on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Graveside services are 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021. Viewing-visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday at Memorial M.B. Church. TILLMAN OF MONTICELLO (850-997-5553) is serving the Rivers family. Willie was a Jefferson County native and a graduate of Jefferson County High School. He was an Equipment Operator II for the City of Titusville and a deacon at New Hope Word of Life Church. Survivors include his devoted wife, Earnestine Hair Rivers; children: Chrishanda, Tobias, Marcus, Tiara and Latoya Rivers; 9 grandchildren; siblings: O.C. Barrington, Woodrow (Jacqueline), Janie and Michael (Essie Mae) Huggins; March King, Annie (Bonnie) Jones and Janice Brooks; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Published by Tallahassee Democrat from Jul. 20 to Jul. 22, 2021.
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Our condolences and sincere prayers are with you´ll during these hours of bereavement. May God´s healing powers give your souls comfort and rest

Curtis & Candy Jones

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July 24, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Lois

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July 23, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Reverend James & Laverne Mack

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July 23, 2021

You will be miss Brother Willie Rivers you always be in our hearts

New Hope Word of Life Church

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July 23, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Monica Rivers Bryant

July 22, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Carrie Norton

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July 22, 2021

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