Bobby Gene Rivenbark, Sr., 87, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on April 1, 1933, in Harrells, NC, to the late Preston Ernest and Etta Mae (Cockman) Rivenbark.

Bobby worked 45 years in producing men's fashion accessories, specializing in necktie design pattern drawings for a diverse retail demand, as well as becoming one of the plant manager's for France Neckwear, which later was known also as Pacesetter, then Remington. Before retiring, Bobby became a Consultant for Remington as they made their move from Wilmington, NC, to Graham, TX, where he and his wife enjoyed their church community at First Baptist Church of Graham, TX, and the Texas life for nearly a year before returning home. Bobby was a faithful servant of the Lord, and loved his church communities along with his wife, by being actively involved for nearly 63 years with Wrightsboro Baptist Church, Wilmington, NC, as well as 32 years with First Baptist Church of Oak Island, Oak Island, NC, where he served at least five years on the Disaster Team under the NC Baptist Association Ministries. Bobby met the love of his life in a blueberry field in Ivanhoe, NC, and shared nearly 62 years of marriage with her, demonstrating a wonderful marriage of love, family, hard work, laughter, travel, and their faith in God together.

Bobby is survived by his son, Bobby G. Rivenbark, Jr. of Cary, NC; his daughter, Rebecca Rivenbark Slaight (husband, Allen Slaight), of Rocky Point, NC; grandson, Ryan K. Rivenbark, of Cary, NC. He is also survived by his sisters, Nelva Albury, of Surf City, NC, and Charlotte Lanier, of Wallace, NC; and half-sister, Connie Pittman, of Thomasville, NC; and half-brother, Donald Rivenbark, of Burgaw, NC; special cousin (closer than a brother), Tommy Rooks, of Garnes, NC; special niece (neighbor, assistant caretaker) Wanda Gore (husband, Charles Gore, son Chuck Gore), of Wilmington, NC; ex-daughter-in-law, Denise Garner, of Wilmington, NC; as well as many more nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, and spouse, Violet G. Rivenbark; brothers, P.E. Rivenbark, Jr., Francis E. Rivenbark, Joseph Rivenbark, Linwood Rivenbark, Jimmy Rivenbark; sister, Elizabeth Taylor; half-brothers, Wayland Rivenbark and Rupert Rivenbark.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Wrightsboro Baptist Church at abundant.co/wbc/give or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare at lifecare.org/ .

Bobby's funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Wrightsboro Baptist Church in Wilmington with Rev. Jimmy Newkirk and Rev. Mike Lewis officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Wilmington.

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Quinn McGowen Funeral Home – Wilmington

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