Harris Earl Rivenbark, Sr., age 84, of Wallace left this earthly life for his eternal rest on December 31, 2012 from New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Born on March 10, 1928 in Pender County, he was the son of the late John David Rivenbark and Lennie Mae Buckner Rivenbark Hines.

Harris served his country honorably in the US Navy during WWII. After returning home from the Navy, he became employed with Western Auto Store in Wallace where he was assistant manager for many years. Later, he joined his brother at Sports and Hardware Center, which later became Sports Center ~ Radio Shack ~True Valve Hardware where together they owned and operated a successful business until they both retired. Harris was a dedicated member, where he served in several capacities over the years at First Baptist Church of Wallace.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his devoted wife of 61 years, Shirley Hadnott Rivenbark; son, Harris Earl Rivenbark, Jr. of Teachey; daughter, Sharon Rivenbark Boney and husband, Jerry of Wallace; grandchildren, Chris Rivenbark and wife, Melissa of Raleigh, Mitch Rivenbark of Chinquapin and Kyle Rivenbark and fiancé, Rachael Brininger of Chinquapin; great grandchildren, Megan Rivenbark, Graham Rivenbark, Paige Rivenbark, Payten Rivenbark, Allison Rivenbark and Gage Rivenbark; brother, Johnnie Clarence Rivenbark and wife, Annie Helen of Wallace and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 4, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Wallace.

Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon on Friday, one hour prior the funeral service at First Baptist Church of Wallace and other times at Harris and Shirley's home.

Harris was a devoted husband and loving father who dedicated his life to his wife and children. He found great joy in the simplest of things, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. A man of great integrity, his word was his bond. With his pleasant smile and a kind word to greet you, he set a positive example for his children to follow. Harris was a strong, courageous and yet gentle man who brought out the good in all those who were near and dear to him. He will surely be missed but cherished memories will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved Harris.

Memorial gifts may be given in Harris Rivenbark's memory to First Baptist Church of Wallace, 408 W. Main Street, Wallace, NC.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Wallace.

Funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 4, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Wallace.

Interment will follow in Riverview Memorial Park, Watha.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon on Friday, one hour prior the funeral service at First Baptist Church of Wallace and other times at Harris and Shirleyâ