James Lee Rivers, 26, of Cherokee, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Visitation will be Sunday, March 3, from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Cherokee. The funeral service will immediately follow in the funeral home chapel with Wade and Derrick Wallace officiating. Burial will be at Harris Chapel Cemetery.
James was a native of Cherokee and a member of the Cherokee Volunteer Fire Department. He worked maintenance at Pilgrim’s Pride Feed Mill and preceded in death by his father, Ricky Rivers; mother, Judy Lynn Rivers; grandparents, J.B. and Jewell Rivers and Jerry Ware.
James is survived by his sister, Sara Isbell (Scott); grandmother, Eunice Ware; best friend, Ty Deaton (Kelly) and their son, Kai and family; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Pallbearers are Trey Lefan, Ty Deaton, Lee Helton, Kade Smith, Parker Harrell, and Brody Dexter.
