Wilbert Bivins

Wilbert P. Bivins, Jr., died Friday, September 14, 2012 at his home with his family by his side. He was a lifelong carpenter, working with Local 623 in Atlantic City for many years.

He is predeceased by his father, Wilbert P. Bivins, Sr. and his mother and step-father, Georgia and Leon Endicott. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (O’Brien) Bivins; his children, Linda Thompson, Renee Waddell, Barbara (Tom) Edwards and Norine (Joe) Earl; his sister, Joyce (Steve) Craig; and 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

A gathering will be 10:30AM to 11:30AM, Friday, September 21, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 591 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A funeral mass will follow at 11:30AM. In lieu of flowers, the family strongly encourages donations to a charity of your choice. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfuneralhome.com.