Lester Rivenbark, Sr.

Lester Gay Rivenbark, Sr., 79, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2022, at West Asheboro Church of God, with Pastor Travis Cooke and Rev. Michael Woolard officiating with military honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard. The burial will be held at Guilford Memorial Park.

Mr. Rivenbark was born November 15, 1942, in Wallace., NC, the son of the late Odell and Pearline Padgett Rivenbark. He and his six siblings lost their father at a young age, requiring Lester to help care take of his younger siblings. He stepped into that role with strength, grace and love.

Lester later met the love of his life, Judy Kay, and married in two weeks in a whirlwind romance. The two built a beautiful life together, raising their children.

Lester served in the US Air Force for six years, During that time he learned electrical work and took that skill and knowledge to start a successful business, Rivenbark Electric.

He loved gardening, reading, attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events, and helping others. He loved his family dearly and has left a lasting impact and legacy on family and friends. Most importantly he loved God and was always happy to show God's love to others. His strength, resilience, kindness and love will live on through his loved ones.

Mr. Rivenbark, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Kay Rivenbark, three brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include his daughter, Sherry Sestito; son, Lester Rivenbark, Jr. and wife Wanda; grandchildren, Lester Rivenbark, III, and wife Amanda, Nicole Watson and husband Chris, Tony Sestito and wife Molly, Serena Sestito; and five great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, at the church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to West Asheboro Church of God, Impact Ministries, 197 Lewallen Road, Asheboro, NC 27205.