Mr. George Ray Bivens, 80, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Sunday November 19, 2023 at his residence, after a period of declining health.

Mr. Bivens was born November 15, 1943 in Burke County, a son of the late Sunny Lee and Grace Franklin Bivens.  He retired as a long haul truck driver.  George served his country as a member of the NC National Guard and was a member of the American Legion post 1981.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Tomlinson Bivens, a great-grandchild, Megan Koenders, brothers, Pet Bivens, Jerry Bivens and sister, Sid Cook.

Surviving are his sons, Shane Bivens (Sue) of Valdese, Danny Bivens of Connelly Springs, daughters, Patty Hamby (Jessie) of Granite Falls, Shannon Kornders (Brent) of Rutherford College, two sisters, Loretta Reid of Granite Falls and Barb Bolick of Hickory.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and  a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for George Ray Bivens will be held Wednesday November 22, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese, with Rev. Ronald Greene officiating.  Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservice.com