UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RETIRED MASTER SGT. FORIEST STANLEY RIVENBARK
May 30, 1935-July 18, 2016
After years of declining health, July 18, 2016, Stanley Rivenbark, Wilmington, arrived at his long-anticipated heavenly home to be with his Lord.
Stan was born May 30, 1935, near Burgaw in the Forest Hills community to Floyd and Lela Wells Rivenbark.
He served honorably for 20 years in the United States Air Force.
Along with his parents, Stanley was predeceased by an infant son, Carlton Ray, and son, Lance Cpl. Joel E. Rivenbark, United States Marine Corps.
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 and Sophie Wenninger; great-granddaughter, Caroline Westbrook; and brother, Floyd "Billy" Rivenbark (Elizabeth).
A celebration service will be held Saturday, July 23, 2016, at 11 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 Road, Watha, N.C., with full military honors accorded by the United States Air Force Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial gifts to Gideons International, P.O. Box 141, Burgaw, N.C., 28425, or Harvesters International, P.O. Box 22549, Hilton Head, S.C., 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.
Shared memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.quinnmcgowen.com.
Arrangements by Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Burgaw.
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Published in Obituaries on July 21, 2016 1:49 PM