George Wilborn Rives

Mr. George Wilborn Rives, age 73, of Mount Airy passed away peacefully at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home on April 29, 2025. He was born in Surry County, September 29, 1951, the son of the late George Ewart and Cleta Nell Wilborn Rives. Mr. Rives graduated from Mount Airy High School, North Carolina State University, and obtained his law degree from Wake Forest University. He was instrumental in starting the paralegal program and taught real estate law at Surry Community College. He also worked with Edward Woltz Law Office. Mr. Rives was the minister of Flat Rock Presbyterian Church for 13 years until its closing in 2024. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cathy Bagnal Rives; children, Catherine Rives Maines, and her husband, Timmy, Ike Rives, Robbie Rives, and his wife, Carolyn, and Will Rives; granddaughter, Beverly Claire Rives; brother and sister-in-law, David and Marinda Rives. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Jon Cawley officiating. The family will receive at the church on Sunday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Shepherd’s House 227 Rockford Street, Mount Airy, NC 27030.