Obituary of Walter Nivens, Jr.

Walter Nivens Jr., 65, husband of Marguerite Joy Gilmore Nivens for 35 years, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020. Mr. Nivens was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Louise Tyler Nivens and the late Walter Nivens Sr. He was an alumnus of A&T State University and retired from First Choice by Select Health. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and attended Simpsonville Church of God. Walter was a huge fan of sports, including basketball, swimming, and football. He was a huge fan of the Indianapolis Colts and a collector of sports cards. He loved music of all kinds and enjoyed dancing. He was an avid reader and a “natural-health enthusiast.” Walter was a “Mr. Fix-it” and always had a purpose for everything he did. Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother, are two sons, Gerrard Nivens and Bryan Nivens; three brothers, Greg Nivens, Ed Nivens, and Melvin Nivens and companion Glissette Massas; two sisters, Wanda Fletcher and Andrea Nivens; and a grand-dog, Jack. The family will receive friends beginning at 3 o’clock Saturday at the family’s home, 819 McKinney Road in Simpsonville. A Celebration of Walter’s Life will begin at 4 o’clock Saturday at the home. Memorials may be made to the MSA Coalition, 7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 300 McLean, VA 22102; or to www.multiplesystematrophy.org/donate-now; or to the Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.