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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Dewey Walker Rivenbark, Sr.
Dewey Walker
Rivenbark, Sr.
Apr 24, 1942 — Jan 30, 2016
Dewey Walker Rivenbark, Sr.'s Obituary
Dewey Walker Rivenbark, Sr., 73, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at home.
He was born April 24, 1942 in Wilmington, the son of Owen Dewey and Bliss Walker Rivenbark. He was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Rooks Rivenbark.
Dewey is survived by his wife, Patricia Eubanks Rivenbark; sons, Dewey W. Rivenbark, Jr. (Michelle) and Michael Owen Rivenbark (Angela); daughter, JoAnn Rivenbark Jones (Jeremiah), step-children, Joseph Jasper (Deneen), Clay Jasper, and Jennifer Cavileer Lunesford (Shane); grandchildren, Owen, Timothy, Patrick, Laede, Phillip, JosieAnn, JessieMae, Jillian, Judy Elizabeth and JennaLee; step-grandchildren, Nathan, Alysa, Wyatt, Kyle, Willie and Benjamin; sister, Myra Toler (Lee); mother-in-law, Anna Eubanks; and many extended family and friends.
In 1985 Dewey began Double R Trucking and Farms, Inc. In addition, he also farmed in Pender County for many years. He was a member of Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church and Stag Park Hunting Club.
Dewey was a devoted husband and a wonderful daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend who dearly loved his family. He was a man of many talents and a diligent worker, always enjoyed tilling the soil in God's good earth. He was an avid hunter and loved Bluegrass Music. His friendly smile, faith in the Lord, work ethic and compassion for others will always be remembered.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.
Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Alan Sasser and Rev. William Hill Pearsall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Flowers are welcomed and memorial gifts may be given to Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church, 4670 Stag Park Road, Burgaw, NC 28425.
Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.
Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Alan Sasser and Rev. William Hill Pearsall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
He was born April 24, 1942 in Wilmington, the son of Owen Dewey and Bliss Walker Rivenbark. He was preceded in death in 2003 by his wife, Elizabeth Ann Rooks Rivenbark.
Dewey is survived by his wife, Patricia Eubanks Rivenbark; sons, Dewey W. Rivenbark, Jr. (Michelle) and Michael Owen Rivenbark (Angela); daughter, JoAnn Rivenbark Jones (Jeremiah), step-children, Joseph Jasper (Deneen), Clay Jasper, and Jennifer Cavileer Lunesford (Shane); grandchildren, Owen, Timothy, Patrick, Laede, Phillip, JosieAnn, JessieMae, Jillian, Judy Elizabeth and JennaLee; step-grandchildren, Nathan, Alysa, Wyatt, Kyle, Willie and Benjamin; sister, Myra Toler (Lee); mother-in-law, Anna Eubanks; and many extended family and friends.
In 1985 Dewey began Double R Trucking and Farms, Inc. In addition, he also farmed in Pender County for many years. He was a member of Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church and Stag Park Hunting Club.
Dewey was a devoted husband and a wonderful daddy, granddaddy, brother and friend who dearly loved his family. He was a man of many talents and a diligent worker, always enjoyed tilling the soil in God's good earth. He was an avid hunter and loved Bluegrass Music. His friendly smile, faith in the Lord, work ethic and compassion for others will always be remembered.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw.
Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Alan Sasser and Rev. William Hill Pearsall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Flowers are welcomed and memorial gifts may be given to Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church, 4670 Stag Park Road, Burgaw, NC 28425.
Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family by selecting "Memory Wall" above.
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.
Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Alan Sasser and Rev. William Hill Pearsall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
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