Paul Nicholas Rivenbark, Sr., 89, of Watha passed from his earthly life on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 doing what he loved best ... sitting in his truck in the woods watching his deer stand being placed in the tree.

He was born November 20, 1923 in Watha, the son of the late James Anthony and Ola Mae Wells Rivenbark. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ann Earley Rivenbark in 1982 and a brother, Anthony Lee Rivenbark.

Paul is survived by his wife, Jeaneth Kattan Rivenbark; son, Paul "Danny" N. Rivenbark, Jr. (Connie); step-children, Maria A. Casey (Thurman) and Joseph A. Avery (Laura); grandchildren, Elizabeth L. Casey, Vanessa Avery, Julia Avery, Aylssa Moreira, Brianna Williams, Mindy Hewitt, Kristina Horvath and William Ray; two great grandchildren; sisters, Julia Rivenbark (Morris) and Jenette Baucom; brothers, Nathan Rivenbark (Hazel), George Rivenbark, James "Punkin" Rivenbark (Faye), and Hooper Rivenbark; and many loving nieces and nephews including a very special niece, Georgia Kay Patram.

He was a member of Cora's Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church. At the young age of 16, Paul began a life long career in farming. For a number of years he was co-owner of a tractor store in Rose Hill. He loved God's beautiful outdoors as he farmed, hunted, fished and sat in his deer stand. His family was his pride, love and joy in life. Cherished memories of Paul will always in our hearts.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Cora's Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with The Rev. W. E. Smith and The Rev. Dean Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Friday 10:00 a.m. at the church until hour of the service.

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Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Cora's Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with The Rev. W. E. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends on Friday 10:00 a.m. at the church until hour of the service.