Ronald Rivers

Ronald Rivers was born into life on June 2, 1948, to James “Usher” Rivers and Clara Mae Rivers (Ne-Sparks).

He accepted Christ at a young age and renewed his commitment at Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Maywood, IL under the leadership of Pastor Marvin E. Wiley.

Ron attended Wendell Phillips High School and later enlisted into the U.S Army in 1966 and was stationed in Germany until the completion of his service in 1969. After returning home to Chicago, he met and married Valerie J. Berard, and from this union they were blessed with two children, Ronald V. and Casaundra D.

Ron began his career at Sky Chefs Inc-American Airlines, an airline caterer in 1972 where he gave 20 years of service and met his wife of 44 years, Regina Rivers. He worked in various industries from 1992-2010 which includes Aviation Support Service, Airline Catering, Traffic Safety and Moving & Storage. Ron served his community as an active member of MAPS (Maywood Alternative Policing Strategies) and a Village of Maywood Special Events Commissioner. In 2011, Ron stepped into the political arena as Trustee for the Village of Maywood where he served 2 terms until 2019.

Ron spent his final Thanksgiving Holiday at Loyola Hospital where he was admitted one day prior. In the 6 o’clock hour on December 15, 2021, God whispered to him “The time is now to come with me,” and surrounded by his grandchildren, he entered Eternity. He knew the Love of his Family.

Ron was preceded in Death by his parents James & Clara, and his eldest brother James.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Regina Rivers; his children, Ronald V. Rivers (Special Friend Nefertiti and Jamila), Ray C. Jackson (Letha), Casaundra D. Rivers (Special Friend Floyd Love), Brian D. Jackson (Special Friend Latasha), Yvonne N. Rivers (Special Friend Corey), and Gary M. Rivers (Special Friend Muzic and Zaveana); brothers, Gilbert (Myrties) Rivers, and Maurice Rivers; 22 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, friends, and community members.

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