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John Rivet Obituary
Pineville - Memorial services for Mr. John Randall "Randy" Rivet will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville.
The family requests that visitation be observed Saturday at Hixson Brothers, Pineville from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Randy Rivet, 52, of Pineville passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 19, 2018, after a long battle with multiple health issues.
Randy was born in Alexandria. He graduated from Pineville High School in 1984. He received his Bachelor Degree in Finance from Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, where he was a member of KAPPA ALPHA. Randy spent his career in Houston as a successful salesman for multiple oilfield product companies.
Randy was a genuinely kind, gentle man and father, who loved spending time with his sons and family. He was an avid fan of his beloved LSU Tigers. He was gifted with woodworking and enjoyed running marathons in his younger years. One of his pleasures was playing golf with his Dad, family and friends.
Randy was preceded in death by his father, John Ross Rivet, who passed away November 11, 2017.
He is survived by his sons, Jacob Ross Rivet and Joshua Roy Rivet of Rosenberg, Texas; mother, Ginny Gnatek of Crestview, Florida; sister, DeeDee (Scott) Miller of Ball; brother, Doug (Olivia) Rivet of Alexandria; stepbrother, Brad (Kate) Deville of Haughton. He leaves many other cherished family members including nephews, Cory Miller, Hunter and Carter Rivet, and niece, Samantha Miller as well as cousins, Brad Rivet, Nancy Blaum and Ken Rivet and their families.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA. 22311 or the charity of your choice.
To extend online condolences to the Rivet family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.
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February 9, 2018
Randy and I were best friends in our younger years. We spent a lot of time together playing and competing against each other. I am so sorry to hear he passed away. We spoke recently about getting together and catching up. See you one day in Heaven ole friend. God bless you and your family !
Tanya Hansen
February 9, 2018
The world is a little bit darker without Randy here, but Heaven has gained a precious Angel. I'm here for Y'all if you need anything.
Bonnie and Rick Lemoine
February 3, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers for Randy's family and friends, and especially his sons. Randy was very a special friend to us in the short time we had known him through Ross and Gwen and we shared a lot of happy memories and meals. Praying for all of you.
Jane & Jack Goerz
January 29, 2018
So sorry for your loss..prayers for all
January 27, 2018
Im so sorry to hear of your loss, condolences to all the Rivet family. I hope you can find comfort at this difficult time. I hope the words at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can serve as a hope to you all.
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Feb
10
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hixson Brothers Funeral Homes - Pineville2701 Military Highway, Pineville, LA 71360
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10
Memorial service
3:00 p.m.
Hixson Brothers Funeral Homes - Pineville2701 Military Highway, Pineville, LA 71360
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