Robert Brent Bivens

Robert Brent Bivens obituary, Riverdale, GA

Robert Brent Bivens

Robert Bivens Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ford Stewart Funeral Home Inc. - Jonesboro on Jan. 29, 2026.
Robert Brent Bivens, age 68, of Riverdale passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Atlanta to the late, Richard Eugene Bivens, Sr., and Evelyn Hackett Bivens. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Eugene Bivens, Jr., and Gerald Scott Bivens. He is survived by his wife, Pam; sons, Robert Brandon (Janet) Bivens of Lilburn, Richard Lee (Lisa) Bivens of Sharpsburg; grandchildren, Robert Brody Bivens, Elizabeth Carleigh Bivens, Nora Grace Bivens; sister-in- law, Diane (Frank) Bangs of Newnan; nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Brent was a successful entrepreneur in logistics. Brent was a member and Past Master (twice) of Jonesboro Masonic Lodge #87, Charter Member of Daylight Charity Lodge #754, member and Potentate of Yaarab Shriners Hospital in Atlanta, GA 2016. He also served in various positions in Yarrab Clubs and Southeastern Shrine Association Motor Corp. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 in the Chapel of Ford Stewart Funeral Home. Rev. Dennis Bellamy will officiate. The family will receive friends the day of the service from 1:00 PM till 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in his name to: The Masonic Home of Georgia, phone: 478-743-5154 or online at masonichomeofgeorgia.com/donate or Shriners Hospital for Children, phone: 1-855-401-4897 or online at shrinerschildrens.org/en/ways-to-give.

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Henry Hawkins

January 29, 2026

Sorry about your loss, he was a great friend and car buddy of mine.

Cathy Hackett Riggs

January 29, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss. It´s been a very long time since I had seen Brent we were just kids. I have fond memories of going to the Atlanta Zoo as kids with Maw Rice.

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