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Obituary For James P. Rivers
Mr. James Edward Rivers, born January 10. 1949, departed this life on February 17. 2024. James was educated in the public-school system of Duval County, Jacksonville, Florida. James received his early Christian experience at New St. James AME Church. He was preceded in death by his parents Reverend Arthur Mitchell, Sr., and Mrs. Mary Lee Mitchell his brothers, Travis Mitchell, Sr., Isaac Hugger, and Bobby Mitchell. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Cynthia Neal Rivers, son, Bernard Rivers; daughter, Jameka Rivers; grandchildren and eleven siblings and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many devoted friends. The Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, February 24 at 11:00a.m., at The Potter's House International Ministries, 5119 Normandy Boulevard. The viewing will be held Friday, February 23,2024 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at James Graham Mortuary, 3631 Moncrief Road. The burial will take place at the National Cemetery, Monday, February 26th @ 10:00am.
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Red and White Handled Basket was sent for James P. Rivers - February 22, 2024
Sending my condolences to the Rivers family. Shorty was always a hard working, humble stand up man. 💙 Delayna
Cynthia May God strengthen you and family. Darlene.Harris
An Awesome man of God and his presence will truly be missed.Cynthia, Jameka my prayers for your comfort at this time are just a small token of gratitude to you and your family for sharing him with us all. Q.H.👑
Cynthia and Family I hurt because you hurt and for myself. No one that has met Shorty Rivers will ever forget him, although he was rather low keyed and did not try to draw attention to himself, you knew he was there. He will be missed. I celebrate because you celebrate! Glory and praise be to God for the things He has done!!! Love you to life 🙏🏾❤️✝️
To the balance of life God substans us all. The gift of knowledge is always present in a big brother figure. I will always remember and respect my brother in Christ and the true NPMHU
Although we are apart in miles, we send our deepest sympathy, love, and prayers to the Rivers and Mitchell families. Our nephew, James, will be missed, but forever in our hearts and minds. Uncle & Aunt - Charles & Juanita Fountain-Son Ivan Fountain
May the Spirit of God comfort the Rivers and Mitchell families during this difficult time of sorrow. Greater Lee Chapel AME Church - El Dorado, AR Rev. Horace R. Charles, Pastor
To The Rivers and Mitchell families:
Earth has no sorry that heaven cannot heal.
Life is uncertain, death is sure, sin is the cause Christ is the cure.
Velma Rutledge Ross
To Sis Rivers and fam: from a NPMHU brother,my condolences to all of you . May the peace that surpasses all understanding guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus! Bro Ty and Sister Sheryl Stanley.
To James wife, children,grands, siblings and all who Loved you.we miss you already, you are forever in my heart, much love and care to the family.Love you all Aunt Ruby
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