On August 17, 2022, Patrick B. Rivers, loving husband of 22 years and devoted father of four children, entered his home in Gloryland. Patrick was born on November 21, 1976 in Shreveport, LA to Elmer and Laverne Rivers.
Patrick worked in the oilfield for 15 years. He also worked at Hendrix Manufacturing in Mansfield, LA for 3 years.
Patrick was a dedicated bass fisherman. As a young child, he spent most of his time fishing in Fort Jesup at the famous “OE Williams Pond.” Some of his largest bass were caught there. In 1996, he met his wife Stacy, who loved the outdoors and bass fishing as much as he did. They would partner up in many tournaments: Louisiana Oilman’s Bass Invitational, The Texas Oilman’s Bass Invitational, The Haynesville Shale Bass Tournament, The Choctaw Apache Bass Bash, The Converse Bass Fishing Club and many numerous bass charitable tournaments.
Patrick enjoyed donating to Shriners Children's Hospital in Shreveport, LA. He loved helping all children, especially when they had a medical need.
He and his family are longtime members of the Toledo Bend Lake Association, which he referred to as “His Toledo Bend Lake.” While there, he made friends that were dear to his heart and he considered family. Patrick, Stacy, his kids and grandkids have participated in the Sabine Soil and Water Conservation District Fish Fest at Cypress Bend annually for over 12 years. He was a Christian and enjoyed reading the Bible. He was a member of the Union Springs Baptist Church in Converse, LA. All who knew him enjoyed his great personality as well as his many jokes. He loved to make everyone laugh.
A Graveside Service will be held for Patrick Brian Rivers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Pollard Cemetery in Converse, LA (off Hwy 481).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Laverne Rivers; brothers, Johnny Ray Rivers Sr., Mike Rivers, Monroe Rivers; and sister, Sue Rivers.
Patrick is survived by his wife, Stacy Marie Gage Rivers; sons, Patrick Brian Rivers, Jr. and friend Lizzie Merriman, Tyler Patrick Gage and wife Hannah; daughters, Britny Marie Rivers and Haley Nicole Rivers; sisters, Elaine Rivers, Judy Hershiser and husband Johnny, Annette Phelps and husband Scott and Margie Heggins; grandchildren, Conor Parker, Rorin Gage, Florence Rivers and Daxten Merriman; in-laws, Kelvin and Gail Gage, as well as many nephews, nieces extended family and dear friends.
Pallbearers will be Brian Rivers, Tyler Gage, Kelvin Gage, Scott Phelps, Cody Phelps, Kevin Rivers, Steven Barr and Ned Goodeaux. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Rivers, Jr., Benjamin Rivers, DJ Heggins and Mark Wright.
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