Leonard Phillip "L. P." Rivenbark, 92, of Rose Hill passed from his earthly life to his eternal rest on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

He was born January 17, 1922 in Pender County, the son of John Phillip and Lula Wells Rivenbark. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Leonard Rivenbark and step-son, Gerald Bradshaw.

L. P. is survived by his devoted wife of 16 years, Hattie Bradshaw Rivenbark; daughter, Yvonne R. Smith (Douglas); step-children, Jane McGowen (Lloyd), Joyce Baldwin, Joseph Bradshaw (Hilda), and Harry Bradshaw (Jeri Ellen); grandchildren, Lisa Smith Todd, Kimber Smith Alford, Nicole Smith Wilson and Charles L. Rivenbark, Jr.; four great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 12 step-great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

L. P. had a long career as a masonry contractor in the commercial building industry. He was a faithful member of Island Creek Baptist Church.

He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family and his Lord. In years past, when his health permitted L. P. enjoyed hunting and fishing in God's beautiful world. Fond memories of L. P. will remain and he will be missed by his family and his friends.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Island Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Dr. Ronald Ginn officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service until 4:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Burial will follow the visitation in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Neil Musselwhite for the excellent care and compassion he has given to L.P. for the past 20 years.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Island Creek Baptist Church with The Rev. Dr. Ronald Ginn officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service until 4:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Burial will follow the visitation in Riverview Memorial Park.