Timothy G. Rives

Timothy George Rives, 48, of Adamsville, TN, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 24, 2011. Born in Alton, IL on November 4, 1963, he was the son of Earlom C. Rives of Canton, IL and Leslie and Carolyn S. Schjelderup of Coal Valley, IL. He married the former Melissa Martin who survives.Also surviving are his parents, two step-children Cody Hurst and Hannah Hurst, and brothers-in-law Robert (Sarah) Martin, and Timothy Martin. He was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell G. Rives.Tim graduated from Morton High School, Morton, IL in 1982. He then attended Illinois Central College in East Peoria, IL. He worked as a concrete finisher for nearly 20 years and in his spare time he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Tim was a hard working, good-hearted man with a terrific sense of humor, a strong sense of family loyalty and an enduring faith in his Lord and Savior. He will be missed by all who knew him but most especially by his family who loved him dearly.Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM and the memorial service will be Thursday, December 1st, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors, 160 West Cypress Ave., Selmer, Tennessee. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery near Enville, TN. Memorials may be made to Special Olympics or the charity of one’s choice.