ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: RIVES, JAMES D., JR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Thursday, November 18, 2010

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RIVES, JAMES D., JR.
(July 30, 1925 - November 18, 2010)

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James Davidson Rives, Jr. passed away November 18, 2010. 

A resident of Covington for over 40 years, he was born July 30, 1925 in New 
Orleans to the late Dr. James D. and Marion Smith Rives.

The beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth Thibaut Rives, he is survived by one 
daughter, Katherine Jane Rives; three sons: James D., III, Frank W. and Bronier 
T. Rives and four grandchildren: Kathleen Rives Bogart, Lotus Wanasilpin, and 
Bryce J., and Michael J. Rives.

He was married to Mary Elizabeth Thibaut Rives for sixty-three years. He also 
served in the US Marine Corps during World War II. He attended New Orleans 
Academy, received his BA (1948) and law degree (1950) at Tulane University, 
worked for several years as a petroleum landsman, and then practiced law until 
his retirement in 1990.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend memorial services at 
11:00 AM on Friday, November 26, 2010 at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 
21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

Visiting hours will begin Friday at 9:00 AM.

Interment at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington will take place at a later 
date.
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