Vernon Wendell Shivar Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Vernon Wendell Shivar of Rocky Point, North Carolina, born in Wallace, North Carolina, who passed away on April 26, 2023 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Vernon Wendell Shivar to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lola Mae and John Ray Shivar; his siblings, Billy Shivar and Barbara Shivar; his daughter Tammy Burgess; and his granddaughter Candis Acheson.
He is survived by: his wife Nancy Jolly Shivar; his children, Donna VanVliet (Jayson), Johnny Shivar, Karen Benton (Bobby) and Jennifer Shivar; his grandchildren, Cherry Burgess, Breanna VanVliet (Mike), Aimee VanVliet (Robert), Jayson VanVliet II (Rachael), Samantha Powelson (Jay), Stephanie Gurganus (Cory), Sarah Benton (JT), Brooke Benton (John), Hailey Kellerman (Kason) and RJ Benton of Asia, LJ; his great grandchildren, Gabe, Arabella, Brayden, Maddox, Mason, Clint, Gatlyn, Graelyn and Payton; and his siblings, Laura Anderson (Doug), Helen Newbold, John Shivar (Val) and Debbie Sorg. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In his memory the family suggest memorial contributions in lieu of flowers be directed in his memory to Lower Cape Fear Hospice 1414 Physicians Drive Wilmington, NC 28401, or to the Wounded Warriors Project P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675.
