Mr. Larry Chivers, 61, of Riverdale, GA, formerly of West Point, GA, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Chivers was born June 7, 1956 in West Point, GA to the late Charlie Frank, Chivers, Sr. and Christine Huguley Chivers.
Larry was a 1974 graduate of West Point High School, where he was a member of the 1973 West Point Raiders State Basketball championship team. After high school, Larry enlisted in the United States Army, where he received an honorable discharge in 1976. After service, Larry enrolled and graduated from Atlanta Technical College.
In 1981, Larry married Andrea Burress and from this union their only child Larredrea A. Chivers was born. In 2013, Larry retired from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs after 34 years of dedicated service. He was a “people person” and made many lifelong friends. Larry, always, was the life of the party, carried a smile, laughter and a good story!
Larry leaves to cherish his memory: a daughter, Larredrea Chivers, Riverdale, GA; granddaughter, Morgan Lockhart, Riverdale, GA; two sisters, Tina Jackson, LaGrange, GA, Bernice (RL) Atkinson, Jonesboro, GA; one brother, Charlie Frank “Bubba” (Linda) Chivers, Jr., Valley, AL; nephew, Kenzil Jackson, LaGrange, GA; niece, Kristie Stargell, Mableton, GA; two great-nieces, Kamryn and Kayleigh Stargell, Mableton, GA and host of loving relatives and friends.
Homegoing Services for Mr. Chivers will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the St. John Baptist Church, Lanett, AL at 1:00 p.m., ET with the Rev. Charles Trammell and Rev. W.L. Darden, officiating.
Interment will follow in the St. John Cemetery. The family will received friends on Monday, May 21, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. ET at the M. W. Lee Mortuary.
The remains will lie in state at the church on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 from 12:00 (noon) until the funeral hour.
The family can be contacted by phone at the following numbers: Larredrea Chivers(404) 578-5083, Charlie Chivers (334) 333-2420, Linda Chivers (706) 518-9487 and Tina Jackson(706) 302-5679.
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Then unseen, unheard,but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
I spent some time with Larry in his last days,he was still smiling and cracking jokes. He was a kind person,never harmed anyone. He loved his wife ,daughter, and grand-daughther. He always carried a good word and a song in his heart. He will be missed. Rest In Peace .
To the Chivers Family, my heartfelt condolences to you and my prayers for your continued peace and comfort during your loss. When I think of Larry, I have a smile because he was always smiling. Classmate "1974" -Vernia Todd
Thinking of you & your family during this difficult time and wishing you comfort & peace. In sympathy and friendship,
My sincere condolences to Larredrea and the Chivers family.My prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with Larredrea and the Chivers family. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. With love, Katrina Prater
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