Mr. Rives was born March 25, 1939, to James Robert and Etta Anderson Rives. He retired from the United States Navy and the United States Postal Service where he was a mail carrier.
Billy Alvah is survived by his wife, Lucia Gail Rives; his daughter, Robin Elizabeth Rice; and his son, John Cockrell Rives, all of Starkville. Mr. Rives is also survived by his two grandchildren: Becca Ainsworth and Timothy Rice III; as well as his brother, Robert Rives. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Jimmie Ruth Edwards.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
