November 9, 1940 – January 23, 2022
Charley Birl Rives, 81, of Manvel, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2022.
Charley was born November 9, 1940, in San Saba, Texas to Don and Anna Rives. He graduated from Pearland High School in 1959. He married Geneva Kopnicky on April 23, 1960. He entered the US Navy in 1960 and served 4 years. In his career he worked as a grocery store manager, prison guard, and in construction with his father, brothers, and friends. When he retired, he became a full time pepaw. He loved driving around his lawnmower with his grandkids. He also became a full-time caregiver to his son-in-law, son, and wife. He enjoyed his grandkids and playing poker with his brothers, nephews, and friends.
Charley was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Anna Rives; wife Geneva Rives; brothers, Willard Rives, Billy Rives and his wife Pat Rives, and Tommy Rives; sons, Charley (Bubba) Rives Jr. and Don Stanley Rives; and son-in-law, Terry Neisler.
Charley is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Roy Weber; daughter, Julie Neisler; daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Randy Jackson; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and John Guillott; sisters-in-law, Hazel Rives and Janan Rives; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 North Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, Texas 77546 with Reverend John Guillott officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
6 thoughts on “Charley Birl Rives”
he liked to deer hunt, play 42, play the guitar and he was a great carpenter. he loved my sister and was good to our parents. when i introduced him to my wife,.. without hesitation he said "Yup, she's a keeper!". I will miss you CB. donald kopnicky
Thank you, Donnie.
Charlie and Willard were the ones that taught me how to play 42 + 84
Dear Rives Family:
My husband and I are sorry for the pain you are feeling, and we desire to provide some comfort. (Colossians 4:11) It is so reassuring to feel the Creator’s helping hand in this time of distress. The Bible’s promise of a resurrection is very strengthening and helps us with finding the strength to keep going.
The Bible shows that God has both the ability and the desire to bring back the dead. He keeps in his limitless memory a detailed record of each person he will resurrect by means of his almighty power. (Job 37:23; Matthew 10:30; Luke 20:37, 38)
May the Creator provide you and your family continued support.
Thank you.
I am Manuel Rodriguez (Mr. Rodriguez), and I used to be a teacher at Alvin High School. Regretfully, I did not have the privilege of meeting Mr. Charley Birl Rives, however I did have the distinct honor of having Charley Rives in one of my classes (May he rest in eternal peace). I wish to express my sincerely condolences to the Rives Family on their huge loss.