Jerry Buford Rivers

Jerry Buford Rivers, 76, of Mocksville, NC passed away December 10, 2024 at Gordon’s Hospice House in Statesville, NC.

Jerry was born on March 10, 1948, in Dayton, OH, to the late Earl Buford Rivers and Virginia Massengil Rivers.

He was a graduate of Forsyth Tech, Lees McCray, and NC State University, with a Master’s Degree.  He was retired from the healthcare industry as a Surgical Nurse.  He was a Captain in the United States Army and served in Germany.  He was a member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Mocksville, NC.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his step daughter, Martha Little.

Survivors include his wife, Christine Clement Rivers; a son, Christopher Rivers (Stephanie); two step daughters, Dee Mock (George), Amanda Gillespie; a brother, Dan Rivers; eight grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren.

The family will have a Celebration of Life Memorial Service on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Oak Grove United Methodist Church at 2:00pm with Rev. Bob Summers, officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

We at Davie Funeral Home are honored to be serving the Rivers family.

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