Clayton B. Rivenbark, Jr.

    Clayton B. Rivenbark, Jr. 70, of  Sheffield Lake died Sunday, August 6, 2006, at Specialty Hospital of Lorain.

 

     Mr. Rivenbark was born on December 29, 1935, in Detroit Michigan and has lived in this area since 1948. He was a  US Air Force Veteran serving from 1954-1958 serving as an air police. He was deployed to Japan.

 

     He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. He was a member of the P.E.R.I. of Lorain County.

 

     Mr. Rivenbark was a retired investigator for the Lorain County Veterans Services. He retired in 1991 after 10 years service. He has also been employed by the Disabled American Veterans, Service Office in Cleveland and the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Office.

 

     He was a member of the DAV Post # 20 and it's National Trench R.A.T.S., American Legion Post # 30, AmVets Post 47, VFW Post 8686, Catholic War Veterans in Sandusky, and the 8th Air Force Historical Society. He has volunteered for VA Services for more than 20 years in Brecksville, Wade Park and the Ohio Veterans home. For the past 17 years, he was the state representative for the Disabled American Veterans at Ohio Veterans Home. 

      Mr. Rivenbark loved to travel and has wintered in Myrtle Beach since 1993.

 

     He is survived by his wife Donna R. (nee Fields), to whom he was married on Oct 14, 1955. Also surviving are his daughters, Cheryl P. Engelhardt of Oberlin, Maria E. Mick of Lexinton, VA, Judy A. Jones of Lorain, sons Michael T. Rivenbark of Dover, DE, Clifford W. Rivenbark of Elyria, 8 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren, a sister Patricia Sloan of Royal Oak, MI and several nieces and nephews.

 

     Mr. Rivenbark was preceded in death by his son, Joseph G. Rivenbark on March 23, 2005, and his parents Clayton B. and Mae E. (nee Thowy)  Rivenbark, Sr.

 

     Friends may call on Thursday, August 10, 2006, at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.

 

     Funeral services will begin on Friday morning, August 11, 2006, with prayers at 9:15 AM followed by a 10:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at the St. Thomas Catholic Church, 715 Harris Road, Sheffield Lake, Ohio  44054 with Rev. Stephen L. Shields, pastor, officiating.

 

   Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery Lorain with full military honors by DAV Louis Proy Post # 20.

 

Condolences

 

From:     Jared and Nicole Keiffer and Family
Relation: Relation
 

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Bill. I could not belive it when I heard. He was the best man and uncle anyone could ask for. I can not believe that he is gone and not going to be with us. He always had wonderful things to say about everyone. Always had a smile on his face every time I saw him.
He is going to be one person that will be truly miss and loved always.

If there is anything that I can do for you please call me. I will always be here for you.

God bless you and love you,

Keiffer family

Jared, Nicole, Brianca, Jazmin, Jordan and Jared Jr.

 

 

From:     Jessica Kuzak and Family
Relation: Relation
 

I am sorry to hear about Uncle Bill. I know he was a wonderful person and will be missed by all.

God Bless you
Jessica and Family

 

From:     Nicole Keiffer
Relation: Family

 

Goodbyes are not forever
And nor is it the end
When angels come to call away
A loved one or a friend.

The empty place that’s left behind
Within this world we know
Reminds us just how brief a stay
We have before we go.

So when it’s time to bid farewell
To one we’ll dearly miss
Let’s just say we’ll meet again
And promise them with this…

The true gift is that love remains
Although we now must part..
Until forever and beyond
We'll keep you in our hearts.

From:     Huggins/Long family
Relation: relation

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We send our love and our prayers at this difficult time.
(uncle Bradford's family) Mary Helen Long and Lynne Huggins and Lisa Sowell and families.

From:     Sara Bradford Rivenbark Harrell
Relation: Cousin

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.  May wonderful memories of happy times sustain you in these difficult days.