Charles Benson Rives

March 11, 1950 - June 28, 2024

Charles "Charley" Benson Rives 74, of Pleasant Hill, lost his battle with cancer on Friday June 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Charley was a deacon in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church for many years. His love for his community and family was felt by all who knew him. There was never an ask that was unfulfilled, or something broken he couldn't fix. Charley was a mechanic all his life and was called on by many to help fix whatever was wrong. He loved to hunt and fish, especially with his grandchildren. He also loved using his smoker to feed the masses for every occasion.

Mr. Rives is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Pamela S. Rives, children, Amanda (John Robert) Medley, and Ben (Tara) Rives; 6 grandchildren, Lillian Price, Sadie Rives, Landon Rives, Kaitlyn Rives, Harper Ready, Haydlee Carter; sisters and brother, Kay (Steve) Stephens, Rodney (Donna) Rives, Clare (Greg) Clemons, sister-in-law Lynn Rives; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William "Billy" Dunklin Rives, and Carrie Norris Rives; brother, William "Bill" D. Rives, Jr., nephew, Rodney N. Rives, Jr. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association.

Memorial services will be held Saturday July 6, 2024, 11:00 am at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Dr. David Thomas and George Wood officiating. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am prior to the memorial service.

Special thanks to all of the UAB Physicians, Montgomery Cancer Center, and Southern Care Hospice for the loving care and support he received.