My condolences to the family. Kira, my mother Janice Taylor wanted to reconnect so she could extend her sympathies as well, but she passed away in September and never confirmed to me that she reached you. My mom was in town on her birthday last year (July 17) and reminisced about you later when she heard the news. She considered you a great friend and had so much respect for your convictions in your faith and commitment to your community. You came by that honestly as both your parents set a remarkable example for the world. Again, I am sorry for your loss and wish you much peace and healing.

Posted by: Stephanie Taylor - Plano, TX - acquaintance
Feb 23, 2021

He was a kind and gentle soul and will be missed.

Posted by: Diane and Al Drummond - Buffalo Grove, IL - friend
Aug 03, 2020

Rev. Dr. Cordy Tindell "C. T." Vivian steps of courage, civility, fairness and hope will always be remembered in human history. In sympathy, we are praying for his family, loved ones, colleagues and believers. C. T. Vivian steps were the Godly steps of a good man!

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Posted by: Dr. Charles L. Singleton - Atlanta Metro, GA
Jul 27, 2020

Rip

Posted by: Jodie mosley - Friend
Jul 26, 2020

Dr. C t. Vivian. Ty. Fr. Ur. Service. God bless. U. Ur. Legacy. Fr. Ty. Fr. Courageous and. Fearless fight. Equality and
Justice

Posted by: Jodie Mosley - Friend
Jul 26, 2020

Sincerest condolences to the Vivian family, this is a loss for many. At this time of your tears may God give you strength and comfort to carry you through your most difficult time of your loss.

Posted by: A friend
Jul 26, 2020

Prayers for the family as we all remember and appreciate that he passed through in our lifetime. He was a blessing to us all. May his work be forever remembered on earth and in heaven.

Posted by: Rose Smith-Hayes - St Petersburg, FL
Jul 24, 2020

My condolences to the Rev. CT Vivian and family. Because of his sacrifices and commitment to social justice we in the black communities of the country have benefitted so much, with more work to continue. I thank him him for
being a true man of God who walked the walk of Christ for the good of mankind.
Blessings to his family and friends.

Posted by: Sharon Jones
Jul 23, 2020

I was blessed to be a witness to Dr. C.T. Vivian continued legacy after the Civil Rights movement influencing the next generation within corporate America; I was a minority in a cohort among a large group of leaders at Nortel Networks in 1991 where Dr. Vivian delivered Race Awareness training to many classes over many months, if not years. His work had an authentic impact on the mindset, behaviors, and practices in the workplace and was a blessing to me personally along with my colleagues, especially non-Black participants. I am forever grateful for being "a student" and beneficiary of his workshop outcomes and for the chats we shared during class breaks during those intense sessions. A great man!

Posted by: Adrienne Green - Toledo, OH - acquaintance
Jul 23, 2020

Paying Tribute to Greatness.
I was unaware of the creation of the program "Visions" designed and implemented by Rev. Vivian, an educational initiative provided to Black children, in 1965, towards higher education opportunities, helping hundred and hundreds of youth attend College. The United States Department of Education, recognizing the "greatness" of the Program, began Upward Bound, a federally funded education program, mirroring Visions, continues to this Day.

Praying for Peace and Comfort for the Family of Rev. C.T. Vivian.

Posted by: Olga Morgan Wright - Greensboro, NC
Jul 23, 2020

Dear Uncle Cordy,
When I reflect upon your life I think of Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." This is how you lived your life. You were a wonderful mentor and friend. Your legacy lives on in your children, grandchildren, and future descendants. I will carry your legacy as well and continue to serve as you served. You always stood for what was right knowing that God was with you. You let your light shine for the entire world to see. I hope to hear what you heard from God our Father on July 17, 2020, "Well done my good and faithful servant" Matthew 25:21
Eva Vivian

Posted by: Eva Vivian - Madison, WI - family
Jul 23, 2020

I enjoyed meeting him while I lived in Atlanta because I spent many days with some of the giants of the civil rights movement having graduated from The Atlanta University knowing that we as students were to continue the struggle as well. Condolences to the family and community. May his spirit travel to the stars to shine upon us all to show us the good way to make mother earth a better place for all

Posted by: Verona Iriarte - Washington, DC
Jul 22, 2020

Rest in Peace

Posted by: Delores Tilley - Huntington, NY
Jul 22, 2020

Thank you

Posted by: T Goldsborough
Jul 21, 2020

Words can't describe the emotions I have after hearing the loss of Rev.Dr.C.T. Vivian. C.T. has known me and my family for decades. He has known me since my preteen years. He was a mentor and a very dear friend. He always found time to call me and just share his wisdom and guidance. As I grew professionally, C.T. was always there. I had the fortunate experiences to even join with him during some of his workshops. I extend my condolences to the entire Vivian family. This country and the world has lost a true hero.

I will miss you C.T.

His Lord said to him,'Well done good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of the Lord.' Matthew 25:21

Rev. Dr. Barrion J. Staples

Please call me for anything (563) 529-6395

Posted by: Rev. Dr.Barrion Staples - Lehigh Acres, FL - friend
Jul 20, 2020

Praying for the family to feel comforted. Thankful that Pastor Vivian mentored many.

Posted by: Deneen Burnett - Albany, GA - acquaintance
Jul 20, 2020

Thank you Rev C.T. Vivian for your courage in standing up for the rights for black people. I shed tears watching the videos of what you and other freedom fighters had to go through fighting for freedom. We owe you a debt of gratitude for your sacrifices. Rest in power and in peace.

Posted by: S White
Jul 20, 2020

condolences go out to the family of C T Vivian. So sorry for your loss. What a voice for equality.

Posted by: Lee
Jul 20, 2020

Sincere condolences to the family, friends and fans suffering this great loss of Mr. C. T. Vivian. His legacy of a courageous fighter for justice for decades. May God sustain and comfort you as you mourn because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

Posted by: - Atlanta, GA
Jul 20, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Thanks for helping my life get a jumpstart with a Broadway show. I will always be grateful for you and your family for supporting my first play at Shaw university. RIP true friend!

Posted by: Michael D Connor - Friend
Jul 20, 2020

My Condolences.

Posted by: A friend
Jul 20, 2020

Thank you. God bless. We have lost a great Man.

Posted by: Deborah Akpa - McDonough, GA
Jul 19, 2020

:32PM
7/19/2020
Dear Rev. C.T. Vivian Family,
I just wanted to drop you a note to say how sorry that I am for your loss. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences. Let President Barack Obama know that Kimtraila said her last respects to your loved one.

Posted by: Kimtraila Williams - Friend
Jul 19, 2020

I would like to give my condolences to the family. I am writing to see if I was in the Air Force with one of his sons. My name is David Andy Anderson. I was stationed at Bentwaters AFB in England 1969-1972. My phone number is 863-412-6815 I am in Florida call anytime.

Posted by: Andy Anderson - Lakeland, FL
Jul 19, 2020

I have read countless articles about this brave warrior for our Civil and Human Rights in this country.As a young boy growing up in the community that he was raised in by his mother,he was the only black child amongst his caucasian classmates. Unknowingly to him at that time,The Lord,was preparing him for a most challenging, difficult task which would allow him to achieve greatness while being beaten,injured and jailed for his people. Reverend C.T.Vivian,I knew your son Cory,a humble person,raised by loving parents,but I never met you.You are one(1) of my HEROES,for the bravery shown as you endured hardness and hardships. God bless your memory,family at this time.Your race has been SUCCESSFULLY RUN,WELL DONE MY GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.THANK YOU FOR BEING A GOOD SOLDIER OF JESUS CHRIST.

Posted by: Deacon Eugene Pitts - Atlanta, GA - friend
Jul 19, 2020

C.T. and my father are in heaven talking about their times together. Denise and family, I am so sorry for your loss. C.T. was a wonderful, amazing man and he will be so missed. You are in my heart and prayers!
Love, Mary Drummond Johansen

Posted by: Charles Johansen - Walworth, WI - friend
Jul 19, 2020

TO THE FAMILY OF THE LATE REV C.T. VIVIAN MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU AS YOU CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF YOUR LOVE ONE WHO WAS A CIVIL RIGHTS PIONEER.

I stand behind the legends

By; Charles G. Turner, Sr.



I stand behind the legends

who paved the way

that got us to where we are today



there were many who knocked down walls

so that we can be seen standing tall

I stand behind the legends

who braved many storms

and stood against all harm



I stand behind the legends who had the courage to stand up and fight

they walked, talked and marched both day and night

for us to have our civil rights



I stand behind the legends who fought with God by their side

as their true and only guide

that enabled them to fight their way

so that we can have a better day

Posted by: MR.& MRS. CHARLES TURNER
Jul 19, 2020

To Kria and family youre in my prayers. God has his arms around the family and When this is over hell always be there watching over you all.

Posted by: Loretta Shannon - Chicago, IL - classmate
Jul 19, 2020

May You Rest In Peace!
God Bless You!!!

Posted by: Sharon Kay
Jul 19, 2020

thank you sir, for your service to humanity. Mr Vivian you makes me very proud to be a African American, you take your rest,for a job well done. our god has called you home. From Robert Harris and family

Posted by: Robert harris - Friend
Jul 19, 2020

Thoughts and prayers to the Vivian family, so very sorry for your loss, may God give you strength and comfort to carry you through this very difficult time.

Posted by: A friend
Jul 19, 2020

WELL DONE SIR! History will remember you as one of the greatest. We never met but I read about you many times starting in the 80's and you sir lived and promoted what is the proper way to make your point known and stick. It is a shame you are not yet recognized for the absolute greatness of your teachings . As I say history will do you justice. and again sir WELL DONE!

Posted by: Brian Hill - Friend
Jul 19, 2020

At a Memphis TN Ghandi-King Seminar, Mother Georgia King and I met Rev. Vivian after he spoke. His inner light was bright and he showed us what a wonderful person he was. We appreciated the time he shared with us. He inspired me to further work in the democratic process and in the Democratic Party.

Posted by: Rose Ann Bradley - Cordova, TN - acquaintance
Jul 19, 2020

RIP SIR
TWO FINE GENTLE MEN GONE
IN A FEW DAYS APART.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FIGHT
SO OTHERS WOULD HAVE
EQUALITY.
CONDOLENCES TO FAMILY AND
FRIENDS AND EVERYONE STILL
FIGHTING THE FIGHT.
REST WITH THE LORD AND MR.
LEWIS AND MLK.

Posted by: A friend
Jul 18, 2020

To the family of Rev. C.T. Vivian,
Thank you for sharing him with us. I thank him for his sacrifices for equality. God Bless you.

Posted by: Harriette Jones - Sebastopol, CA
Jul 18, 2020

The Rev. C. T. Vivian was a humble servant who made this world a better place for all people. I am so blessed to have had an opportunity to communicate with him for over two decades.

His family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers.

Rev. C. T., Rest in Power with the Ancestors!

Posted by: Rev. Belinda M. Curry - Friend
Jul 18, 2020

Thank you Rev. C.T. Vivian for your life and service to the civil rights movement.

Posted by: Kim Kendrick - Washington, DC - student
Jul 18, 2020

May the family heal in this time of sorrow. Rev. Vivian was a giant in the civil rights movements. We thank him for his continually service. May his legacy will always be remember. RIH! Gone but never forgotten!

Posted by: Gerona Davis - Mableton, GA - acquaintance
Jul 18, 2020

C.T. laid down to rest and rose to take up his crown of glory. Rest on my brother, your work is done.

Posted by: Wandeo Squire - Acquaintance
Jul 18, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Posted by: Virginia Thrasher
Jul 18, 2020

I had the opportunity to meet the late Rev. C.T. Vivian during my visit to Washington DC when I went to visit the MLK Memorial and I saw him and members of his staff. He was having what appeared to be a dehydration episode after being in the sun too long after filming a documentary. As a retired member of the US Coast Guard and EMT I rendered assistance and helped to get him a wheelchair and called for an ambulance. His assistant had asked me for my name and I gave him my Martial Arts Contact card. You never know who you help in life and I am grateful to have helped someone that was an icon. RIP Dear Sir. Your contributions made a difference.

Posted by: Lester A. Figueroa
Jul 18, 2020

RIP C.T. I met C.T. in the early 90's at a Racial Awareness Training Seminar in North Carolina. C.T. changed my life forever. It was a 2 day session and on the first day he was pretty tough on us. He went around the room and asked if we were racist. I was first to go and I told C.T. I tried not to be. He said "you are" and said "next". Really kind of made me mad and at least one other person left and didn't come back. By the end of the 2 day session I was hugging him goodbye. A few years I later I was lucky enough to attend again with his son presenting. Thank you C.T.

Posted by: Jeff Long - FRISCO, TX - student
Jul 18, 2020

May the words at Isaiah 61:1,2 prove to be comforting to you. God will bind up the broken hearted... and comfort all who mourn.

Posted by: A friend
Jul 18, 2020

ANOTHER FREEDOM FIGHTER AND SOLDIER CALLED HOME FOR ETERNAL REST.
RIP!

Posted by: Clara Smith - Birmingham, AL - friend
Jul 18, 2020

Mr C.T. Vivian fought the fine fight and he won. He left a legacy that all can benefit from if they look, listen and learn from. May God be the comfort the family needs at this difficult time.

Posted by: A friend
Jul 18, 2020

Dear family members;

Thank you for sharing him with the world. He worked tirelessly without let up for the rights of all people. Thank you. We will miss him.

I am praying for you all.

Warm Regards,

Ms Faye Jenson

Posted by: Faye Jenkins - Jacksonville Beach, FL - friend
Jul 18, 2020

Dear Vivian Family Rory and I would luv to express our condolences's on the loss of C.T.Vivian./may he rest in peace.luv,faith/rory

Posted by: faith c tobin/rory dockett - Acquaintance
Jul 18, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Posted by: Will Hargrove... Gary, IN
Jul 18, 2020

How blessed was I to have had the chance to meet this legend by pure circumstance. He and his wife attended the Phi Beta Sigma Centennial-Orchid Ball held in Washington DC in the summer of 2014. The event was packed and tables were in short supply. I commandeered a table and prepared myself to do battle with any one who would dare ask me to move. It was about that time that Bro Virgil Woods and his guests approached me and asked if they could share my table. I jokingly told them that they could only if they were willing to help me fight if need be to keep our prized seating. Laughingly, they all agreed that they would join me in the fight. We exchanged names, pleasantries and histories. It was then that I learned that I was dining with civil rights royalties. Neither Rev. Vivian put up pretentious airs. They were very humble and willing to pass on the torch of service and humanity. I only new him for a few hours, but I will remember him forever. Rest in Peace my brother. You indeed fought a good fight.

Posted by: Tim Washington - HOUSTON, TX - acquaintance
Jul 17, 2020

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult period.

Posted by: A friend
Jul 17, 2020

I am saddened to hear of this outstanding example of a MAN that has met his demise. I met him in 1966 and was inspired by his honesty, trustworthiness and Christian characteristics. Thank GOD for him and his choice to enrich other people to " Do to others what is right, even when they are wrong". Thank you and may you rest in PEACE.

Posted by: VBanks - Panama, FL - acquaintance
Jul 17, 2020

Grateful for Dr. Vivian's hard work and sacrifices and to have shared a moment in time with him. We are all in a better place because of him. Rest on Sir.

Posted by: Danny L Michael - Acquaintance
Jul 17, 2020

What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8b. A life lived according to that scripture.

Posted by: Ethel Smith - VALLEY CENTER, KS
Jul 17, 2020

POWERFUL! FEARLESS! HUMBLE!!! My Hero may you rest fro your labor to reward!!!

Posted by: Letha Moore - Savannah, GA - student
Jul 17, 2020

Our condolences goes out to the family.
May God strengthen you in your time of sorrow.

Posted by: Clarence Scutter
Jul 17, 2020

Sorry for your loss, sending my deepest condolences,please take comfort in knowing that God cares personally for you and your family.

Posted by: A friend
Jul 17, 2020