Mitchell "Mickey" Duwayne Rivenbark

Mitchell “Mickey” Duwaye Rivenbark, age 80, of Wallace, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 17, 1944, in Pender County, NC; the son of the late Eugene and Daisy Bowen Rivenbark.  Mickey was also preceded in death by his sister Eloise Wood and brothers Harrison Rivenbark, Alfred Lee Rivenbark, Warren G. Rivenbark and Gene Rivenbark; and mother-in-law, Doris Teachey.

Mickey proudly served his country in the United States Army and attended United Christian Fellowship Church.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and devoted wife of 58 years, Tama Teachey Rivenbark; his son Bruce Rivenbark and wife Jennifer of Jacksonville; his grandchildren and the apples of his eye Jacob Rivenbark, Brody Rivenbark and Emma Rivenbark; brother Jack Rivenbark and wife Lois of Wallace; sister Marshalean R. Blanton and husband James of Wallace; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Mickey dearly.

Mickey was a great husband and caring father, grandfather and brother.  He was a family man whose main priority was to take good care of Tama.  Being a proud father and grandfather, Mickey cherished the times he spent with Bruce, Jennifer and the children.  Mickey loved vehicles and was an avid auto repairman.  Along with his obsession with having an immaculate clean car, he was an expert in repairing vehicles. Mickey was employed with Minchew Motors as Service Manager for many years.   He later taught auto mechanics for 12 years at East Columbus High School, Pender County High School and Wallace-Rose Hill High School and was owner/operator of Mickey’s Alignment for many years.  Mickey loved the mountains and especially enjoyed the yearly trips with his siblings.  Mickey was a people’s person and never met a stranger.  To know him was to love him.  Mickey will surely be missed and treasured memories of him will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with the Reverend Edward “Buddy” Dowd officiating. 

The family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m., one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memorial Park, Watha, NC.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that you give donations to the charity of your choice in memory of Mickey.

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