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Page 20 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, June 4-June 10, 2020 JOHN JACKSON "JACK" HUNT John Jackson Hunt, DDS, Lattimore, NC, brought wis- dom, love, laughter, hope and joy into the lives of many people. He was born on November 27, 1922 the youngest child of Dr. Robert L. and Alma Harrill Hunt. He graduated from Lattimore High School in 1939, Wake Forest College in 1943 and earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia in 1946. Jack married his child- hood sweetheart Ruby Hunt in 1946, and they began an eventful life together. They lived at Ft. Bragg dur- ing both WWII and the Korean War. He concluded his military service as a Major. They settled in Cliffside, NC where Jack practiced dentistry. Later, they returned to Cleveland County to raise their five daughters who have fond memories of dancing to the Beatles on the roof, hula hoop competitions, jump- ing on the trampoline, rid- ing horses and playing with friends. The Hunt household was always energetic, inter- esting and fun; a close fam- ily involved with business, farming, politics, cooking and entertaining. In the 1960s, Jack estab- lished the Round Up Store salvage business and Ruby and the daughters all worked in some aspect of the busi- ness from time to time. He and his brother, Robert, had a dairy farm and later Jack became interested in beef cattle which he continued to the present. At one time or another he farmed soy beans, alfalfa, and raised hogs. The Hunt garden had a variety of vegetables over the years - squash, string beans, peppers, tomatoes, cabbage and always crowder peas and silver queen corn. "Corn Day" turned into several days of family and friends picking, shucking, silking and freezing the holy grail of the Lattimore garden. Conversations outside and inside on "Corn Day" are always priceless. In 1972, Jack ran for political office and served in the North Carolina House of Representatives, travel- ing between Raleigh and Cleveland County for twenty- two years. Ruby accompa- nied him on trips to Raleigh and made a home away from home for them there. Jack's service in the NC Legislature included Chairman of the Rules Committee, the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and as Continued From Page 19 Speaker Pro Tempore for several terms. Some ini- tiatives that he was instru- mental in creating include changing the tax redistri- bution to calculate a fairer share returned to rural coun- ties, the Nurse Educator's Initiative, the creations of the South Mountains State Park, the East Carolina Medical School and the NC Biotechnology Center. There are many other accomplishments small and large and each were aimed at improving the lives of the people of his district and the State of North Carolina. Upon retirement from the legislature Representative Hunt made a powerful "Swan Song" speech that is still referred to today, when he reminded all elected offi- cials that service is not about the Love of Power but the Power of Love. Ruby's Cookin' is a term that will forever be used to describe the many spur of the moment dinners held at the Hunt's homes in Raleigh and Lattimore. People from all walks of life have always been welcomed to the Hunt's table complete with country ham, homemade biscuits, cornbread and fresh vege- tables from the garden. The Hunt's home and kitchen are known as a place where har- mony prevails. Jack has been recognized many times for his service including Emeritus Director of the NC Biotechnology Center, an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Gardner- Webb University and a member of the Cleveland County Cattlemen Hall of Fame. He was a Baptist, Mason, Shriner, and served on a variety of local and state boards and commit- tees. Together, Ruby and Jack were awarded North Carolina's Order of the Long Leaf Pine. Jack loved people and had a passion for contributing to his local community. The Gardner-Webb University Hunt School of Nursing, Ruby C. Hunt YMCA, Earl Scruggs Center, and Cleveland Community College were among his many charitable causes. His love of community was further demonstrated by his purchase of permanent artwork by Beth Ragula, "Charity", which Jack donat- ed to the Cleveland County Arts Council. The artwork signifies that everyone in every community has some- thing to give, be it time or money, in working together for the common good. Jack, 97, passed away peacefully at home sur- rounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Ruby Crowder Hunt, his parents, Dr. R.L and Alma Hunt, siblings Burnette, Robert, and Julia, and one grand- child, Annabeth Jones Corn (Annie). Jack is survived by his five daughters, Judy Hunt (Hanse Kohler), Penny Corn (Jim), Libby Sarazen (Paul), Cindy Martin (David) and Sally Royster (David); Grandchildren Jackie Kohler Wilson (Hayes), Hunter Corn (Stu), Will Corn, Paul Sarazen IV (Amy), Elizabeth Sarazen Rhodes (Dan), Jackson Martin (Mary Beth), John Martin (Jessica), Jim Martin (Kacie), David Royster, IV and Jay Royster; and nine great grandchil- dren; Kai, Melia and Brycen Sarazen, Rachel and Julia Rhodes, Jack Wilson, Wyatt and Waylon Martin, and Charlotte Martin. Jack is also survived by a host of extended family and friends. A private family service is planned and a celebration of life ice cream party will be planned for a later time. The family wishes to thank Jack's many won- derful friends and caregiv- ers, especially Abel Nieto, Chris White, Gary Gold, Dorothy Jennings, Ashley Norville Stroup, Cheyenne Armstrong, Rose Mitchell and the members of the Thursday Night Card Group. Memorials may be made to GWU Hunt School of Nursing Scholarship, P.O. Box 997, Boiling Springs, NC 28017 or Ruby C. Hunt YMCA, P. O. Box 2272, Shelby, NC 28151 or to the charity of donor's choice. Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serv- ing the family. Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneral- home.com. KIMBERLY LOUANN OWENSBY BARBER Shelby: Kimberly Louann Owensby Barber, age 47, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Atrium Healthcare - Cleveland sur- rounded by her loving and devoted family. She is pre- deceased by one sister, Martha Owensby. Kimberly leaves behind to cherish her memories her spouse, John "Robby" Barber of the home; daugh- ter, Melissa Barber; mother, Alvenia Murphy; two grand- children, Ava and Elijah Shade; two sisters, Donna Millen and Kelly Davis; numerous nieces and neph- ews. She loved gardening, yel- low roses were her favorite, and spending time with her family especially her grand- children. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. There will be a Memorial in her honor at the Shelby VFW Sunday, June 7, 2020, 2:00-4:00 pm. ALFRED "HAP" LEVON BROOKS Alfred "Hap" Levon Brooks, age 91 of Martin Rd. passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 21, 1928 in Gaston County to OBITUARIES OBITUARIES I N RE M E M I N RE M E M B RA N C E B RA N C E SHELBY SHOPPER SHELBY SHOPPER NFO INFO the late Nelson and Essie Jarrell Brooks. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Hap retired from Keystone and was a member of Gospel Way Baptist Church. He loved to Golf, couples danc- ing, and line dancing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Brooks, Gene Brooks, Boyd Brooks; and sister, Geraldine Dellinger. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Betty Abee Brooks; daughter, Diana B. Cross; grandsons, Kenneth Dale Cross and Jessie Aaron Cross; and a brother, Nick Brooks. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Lincolnton. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr. Shelby, NC 28150. ANNIE REE ARCHIE Ms. Annie Ree Archie, 69, of 1322 Concord St. Shelby, NC passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at Atrium Health - Cleveland in Shelby. She was born in Cleveland County, NC on December 14, 1950 to the late Chester Archie and Novella Johnson Archie. She preceded in death by her parents, her brothers George Archie and Luther Theodore Archie. She was a faithful and devoted member of New Ellis Chapel Baptist Church, Shelby, North Carolina where she served as the Sunday School Secretary for over 50 years. She graduated from Cleveland Technical Institute August 1974 with her diplo- ma to practice Nursing. She served as a LPN nurse for 41 years at Atrium Health care, formally Cleveland Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed attending church, reading, walking and doing crossword puzzles in her spare time. She leaves to cherish fond memories, three sis- ters, Geraldine Feaster, of Kingstown, North Carolina, Evelyn Archie and Doris Archie; one brother, William Boulware, and a sister-in- law Audrey Archie, all of Shelby, North Carolina; nephews, nieces and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service for Ms. Archie will be pri- vate. A reception of friends and viewing was held on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Burial took place at Sunset Cemetery. Condolences can be expressed online at www. enloemortuary.com. Enloe Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. VERNON COYLE It is with great sadness that our small town of Grover has lost a personality so broad that we will forever remember his "sayings, voices, contagiously funny lines, as well as songs that has nearly everyone laugh- ing & smiling! Just the very thought of my Daddy, our beloved "Sambo" passed away May 17, 2020 after months of acute care & advance therapies due to the hit and run Oct 27, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife Susie, mother and father. He will definitely be missed and always loved. To all 5 of his grandchildren, friends, and of course their children, we all know how active & strong my dad was throughout his time here with us. He was a joy to us all and will be forever be with us in our hearts. JEANNE BAGLEY POLLOCK Jeanne Bagley Pollock, 93, of Cherryville, NC died peacefully Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Carolina Care Center. She was a native of Coral Gables, Dade County, Florida where she grew up with her older sister, Dorothy and older brother, Red. Jeanne graduated from Florida State University and taught at Sunset Elementary School in South Miami. She later became a real estate broker selling properties in the Miami area. She and her husband Richard moved to Hayesville, NC in 1984 along with sister Dorothy. In 2010 she moved into an apartment at Carolina Care in Cherryville, NC. Jeanne volunteered with Guardian Ad Litem. She loved gardening, dancing, acting in the Hayesville Peacock Playhouse, and all her children's horses, dogs, and cats. She enjoyed play- ing cards. She loved her family, friends, her church families, and living in the mountains next to the lake. Jeanne also enjoyed travel- ing and baking pies for her family and friends. Jeanne was the daugh- ter of the late Ralph McCutcheon Bagley and Martha West Bagley of Cincinnati and South Miami. She was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph M. (Red) Bagley; sister, Dorothy Helen Bagley; and husband, Richard Stockton Pollock. She is survived by her three children, Lynne A. London of Saint David, AZ; Richard C. Anderson and wife Barbara of The Villages, FL; and William R. Anderson and wife Karen Sennewald of Cherryville, NC; grandson Michael Jason Anderson, wife Marcel and great- grandson Logan Alexander Anderson of Oxford, FL. Her ashes will be interred next to her husband, Richard and sister Dorothy at Oak Forest United Methodist Church in Hayesville, NC. A small private service will be held graveside. ListentoLife.org LISTEN TO LIFE by Dr. Joey Faucette One summer, on Lake Isabella, located in the high desert an hour east of Bakersfi eld, California, some folks, new to boating, were having a problem. They couldn't get their brand-new 22-footer going no matter how hard they tried. It was so sluggish in almost every maneuver, no matter how much they opened up the throttle. After about an hour of trying to make it go, they putted to a nearby marina, thinking someone there could tell them what was wrong. They found someone there who did a thorough topside check that found everything in perfect working condi- tion. The engine ran fi ne, the outdrive went up and down, the prop was the correct size and pitch. So, one of the marina guys jumped in the water to check underneath, and came up choking on water, he was laughing so hard. Under the boat, still strapped securely in place, was the trailer. Are you carrying a load…and don't know it? Check under- neath your attitude today and make sure you Live Positive and make a life worth living. Are you carrying a load… and don't know it? He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4