Wilmington: After years of declining health on July 18, 2016 Stan arrived at his long anticipated heavenly home to be with his Lord.

Stan was born on May 30, 1935 near Burgaw in the Forest Hills community to Floyd and Lela Wells Rivenbark. He served honorably for twenty years in the United States Air Force.

Along with his parents, Stanley is predeceased by an infant son, Carlton Ray and son, LCPL Joel E. Rivenbark, USMC.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Virginia, daughters, Gwen Justice (Freddy) and Myra Wenninger (Lee); son, John Rivenbark (Tammy); grandchildren, Stephanie Westbrook, Eric Westbrook (Catherine), Grace, Ian, and Leah Rivenbark, Sophie Wenninger; great-granddaughter, Caroline Westbrook; and brother, Floyd "Billy" Rivenbark (Elizabeth).

A celebration service will be held Saturday July 23, 2016 at 11:00 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel officiated by The Rev. Timothy Cook and The Rev Melvin Hall. Family will receive guests one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Wells Cemetery, Horse Branch Rd. Watha, NC with full military honors accorded by US Air Force Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial gifts to Gideons International, , PO Box 141, Burgaw, NC 28425 or Harvesters International, PO Box 22549, Hilton Head, SC 29925.

The family would like to say a special thank you to the many staff members at Silver Stream Rehab in Wilmington for their loving and compassionate care of Stan.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.