Richard J. Shivers Jr.

Richard J. Shivers Jr., 75, of Clarkston, GA, passed away on April 19, 2024, after a short illness. Rich was born May 15, 1948, in Brooklyn, NY to Richard J. Shivers Sr. and Elizabeth Callahan Shivers. Rich devoted his life to helping others and did so by becoming a member of the clergy for many years, serving as a US Navy Chaplain in Desert Storm, and later working as a medical case manager. He never met a stranger and would light up a room with his stories and charisma. He was a gardener, music enthusiast, avid reader, traveler, wine connoisseur, and lover of cats (of which he had three). He is survived by his husband of 25 years, Christopher Wilde. Rich is also survived by his sister Patricia Tergesen (Daniel), brother Thomas Shivers, nieces Melissa Tergesen and Tara Gerver (Chris) and several great nieces, nephews William Shivers (Diana) and Daniel Tergesen (Elisabetta), mother-in-law Debra Wilde, father-in law Glenn Wilde (Becky), and sister-in-law Shannon Wilde (Jeremy). Additionally, he is survived by his best friend and confidant, Susan Calcagni, and his Godchildren Louis Calcagni (Gina) and Melissa Cottrell (Sean). He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother William Shivers. A celebration of Rich’s life will be held at 11am, Wednesday, May 15th at A.S. Turner & Sons, 2773 North Decatur Road, Decatur, GA 30033, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make donations in Rich’s name to FurKids at https://furkids.org/donation.