George Washington Rivenbark, 84, of Watha died Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter. He was born May 6, 1930 in Pender County, the son of the late James Anthony and Ola Mae Wells Rivenbark. George was predeceased by his wife, Ethel Powell Rivenbark; and brothers, Anthony "Doc" Rivenbark and Paul Rivenbark, Sr.

George is survived by his children, Georgia Patram, Ricky Rivenbark, and Randi Sue Reppert (John); step-children, Julie Garriss, Bennie "Mack" McLemore, Jr. (Elisabeth), and Cleveland "Lee" McLemore; grandchildren, Alisha Brown, Carrie Ann Brock, Chris Patram, Dustin Patram and Nikki Long; great grandchildren Landin, Haydin, Jackson, Jenna, Jack, Nathan and Olivia; brothers, Hooper "Hoopie", James "Punkin", and Nathan Rivenbark; sisters, Jenette Baucom and Julia Rivenbark; and many nieces and nephews who dearly loved George.

Most important in George's life was his family that he dearly loved. He was a humble, hard working man who loved all facets of God's nature; farming, deer hunting, and fishing. His love of life and sparkling personality endeared George to both family and friends. Cherished memories of George remain in our hearts.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with funeral service 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with The Rev. Timothy Cook and The Rev. W. E. Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel with funeral service 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with The Rev. Timothy Cook and The Rev. W. E. Smith officiating.
Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.