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Page 20 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, June 16-June 22, 2016 PATRICK EDWARDS Patrick "Pat" Nolan Edwards, age 43, of Forest City, NC went home to be with the Lord Friday June 3, 2016. Patrick was born February 10, 1973 to Alfred Oneal Edwards & Betty Brim Edwards in Reidsville. He spent his early years in Madison before he moved to Rutherfordton in 1989. He was a graduate of RS Central High School & attend- ed Isothermal Community College. He was employed by Broyhill Furniture for over 10 years & began working at Odom & Associates, in 2005. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, listening to music, & being a jokester. Patrick was a great father, husband, brother, & friend. He was preceded in death by his brother Alfred (Yolanda) Edwards Jr. of Cleveland, TN. Left to cherish is memories are is wife Maria Cash Edwards, his beloved daughters Jada & Arianna Edwards both of the home; his God son Joseph Cash (Douglasville, GA) parents: Alfred Oneal Edwards Sr. of Rutherfordton & Betty Brim Edwards of Mayodan. 2 broth- ers Dewey (Becky) Edwards of Clarksville, TN; Eric (Kelli) Edwards of Greensboro; 2 sisters: Trina (Marcus) Anderson of Winston-Salem, & LaToya Gilmore of Forest City; 11 nieces, 12 nephews, 8 God children & very spe- cial family (friends) Ali Jabbar Martin, Jerome (Tiffany) Cash, Tyrone (Nicole) Cash, Kenya (Lori) Campbell, Martez Barnes, Keith (Angie) Hines, Craig (Crystal) Pratt, Brian (Dionne), Chris (Felicia) & Annie Hooper. A celebration of Patrick's life was held at Four Square "Grace Chapel" in Forest City. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the Family. LEMUEL M. ROBBINS, JR. Lemuel M. Robbins, Jr. ("Junior"), age 80, of Medway, Ohio, passed away October 3, 2015. He was born to parents, Irene and Lemuel M. Robbins, Sr. of Harris August 2, 1935. He served in the US Air Force for 21 years, retiring in 1975. After obtaining his bache- lors degree in business manage- ment, he worked in the defense industry for the next 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents & 3 brothers, Terry, Charles, & Bill all of Forest City. He is survived by his daughter, Allison Nordhoff & husband, Robert, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, & 2 granddaugh- ters; his sister, Bobbie Dale Yelton. A memorial service was held at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church in Forest City with Rev. Ron Wilkins officiating. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. JERRY WINBURN BRIDGES Jerry Winburn Bridges, age 83 of Forest City passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. Jerry was born November 6, 1932 in Cleveland County & was a son of the late Esley & Sadie Neal Bridges. He was a lifelong farmer & a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon & on various committees. His brother, Michael Bridges pre- ceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Peggy Epley Bridges, a son, Scott Bridges of Forest City, his sisters, Alice Kerr of Charlotte, & Betty Bridges of Mooresboro, half-brother, Jimmy Neal of Shelby as well as sister & brother-in-law, Donna & Scott Jackson of Ellenboro. The funeral service was held in The Padgett and King Chapel with Reverend Ron Wilkins officiating. Interment fol- lowed in the Sulphur Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sulphur Springs Baptist Church, 221 Sulphur Springs Rd, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. JOHNNY RAY CHURCH Mr. Johnny Ray Church, 52, of Shelby, NC passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Born in Melbourne, FL, he was a son of the late Ray Alton Church and Marie Kelly Robinson. Johnny worked as a machine operator for Boyd Corporation, Gaffney, SC and was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He was also an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed many other sports and history. Survivors include his Aunt Vernie Jones, who wel- comed him into her home and raised Johnny until adulthood; his step-father, Charles Robinson; a daugh- ter, Brittany Rae Tipler of Michigan; brothers, Dwayne Church of Hendersonville, NC; Joshua Dyer of Shelby, NC; and Chip Jones of Boiling Springs, NC; daugh- ters, Sherry Blankenship of Lincoln Park, MI, Janet Holtsclaw of Ellenboro, NC, Jaime Benson of Huntersville, Gail Beason of Cherryville, Debbie Godwin of Shelby, and Susie Taylor of Charlotte; nieces and nephews, Landon Holtsclaw, Justin Blankenship, Taylor Blankenship, Molly Blankenship, Sam Church, Caleb Ward, Elliotte Benson, and Jaylyn Dyer, and special aunts and cousins. In addition to his par- ents, he was also preced- ed in death by a brother, Timothy Joe Church. A memorial service was held in the Race Path Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Cooper and Rev. Dale Gilbert officiating. Following the service, mili- tary honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the family. LOUISE WALL GREENE Mary Louise Wall Greene, age 80, a former resident of Forest City, passed away June 5, 2016. She was born in Rutherford County on November 25, 1935 & was a daughter of the late Herman M. Wall & Rosalee Smith Wall. Louise was a longtime member of the for- mer Alexander Baptist Church & retired from owning & managing nursing homes. Her brother, Bill Wall preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Christopher Pharis Greene & wife Joan of Greenville, SC, a daughter, Sondra Greene Lowery & husband, Kim of Rutherfordton, & brother, J. B. Wall & wife Sue of Forest City. There are 2 grandchildren, as well as 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in The Padgett and King Chapel with interment following in the Eternal Hills Memorial Park. The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. PAUL EDWARD GAGNER Paul Edward Gagner, age 68, of Ellenboro, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. Born August 5, 1947 in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Hugh Gagner & Jane Cornell Gagner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Jimmy Grady, Billy Grady, Alan Grady; & 1 sister, Barbara Wyatt. Paul was a former telephone technician at Business Communications, Incorporated & enjoyed fishing & watching his grandchildren play sports & dance. Survivors include his wife of 15 years, Laura Gagner; 6 children, Michelle Goode & husband Greg, Jennifer Gagner, Amanda Gagner, Christopher Warner, Amanda Warner, & Julie Warner & 8 grandchildren. A funeral service was conduct- ed at Harrelson Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. KENNETH "BABE" KIMBRELL Kenneth "Babe" Ray Kimbrell, age 79, of Ellenboro, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Born December 26, 1936 in Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Archie Kimbrell & Lillian Phillips Kimbrell. In addition to his par- ents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Blanton Kimbrell. Survivors include 3 children, Gary Kimbrell, Duane Kimbrell & wife Debbie, Teresa Dick & fiancé Jeff Cooke; 4 brothers, Joe Kimbrell, James Kimbrell, Earl Kimbrell, Tommy Kimbrell & wife Cindy; & 1 sister, Nancy Waters. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, & 13 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was con- ducted at Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment followed the service in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. RONNY STEVE PARRIS Ronny Steve Parris, age 70, of Forest City, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016. Born April 20, 1946 in Rutherford County, he was the son of James Winfred Parris & Hathleen Holcombe Parris. He was preceded in death by his beloved son, Ronny Dale Parris; father, James Winfred Parris; & a brother, Hugh Parris. Ronny was a member of Providence United Methodist Church & retired from Duke Power after 35 years. He was a United States Navy Vietnam veteran. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Lunnette Towery Parris; mother, Hathleen Holcombe Parris; a granddaughter & grandson. He is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren. A graveside service was con- ducted at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, 374 Hudlow Rd, Forest City, NC 28043. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family. DR. ROBERT ALLEN NELSON Dr. Robert Allen Nelson of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully June 7, 2016. He was born in Mooresville, NC on April 18, 1931 to Ethel and William Fletcher Nelson. Bob was the youngest of three broth- ers, William ("Bill"), Eugene ("Gene") and Bob. He was married to Dorothy Louise Byers of Rutherford County, NC, in 1954 and they remained married until her death in 2011. Dot and Bob had one child, Allen William Nelson, of Atlanta. Bob graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College in 1953 and received his doctorate in education from Duke University in 1967. "Dr. Bob," as he was fond- ly known, was a classroom teacher and then served as the superintendent of schools for Morganton, Alamance County and Hoke County in NC for more than 25 years, touching the lives of coworkers and students alike as an incredibly com- passionate administrator. After the death of his life- long love, Dot, in 2011, Robert moved from Raeford, NC, to Atlanta, where he spent the remainder of his life enjoying his family and his innumerable friends, as he had done throughout his life. Wherever he went, Bob was known for his unending patience, gentle spirit, and unconditional love. Bob is survived by his son, Allen, and his two grandchildren, both of Atlanta. A graveside service was conducted at the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery. There will be a memorial service at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta on July 9th, at 2pm. This will be a cel- ebration of Dr. Bob's life and will be followed by a reception at a location to be determined. The family will provide further informa- tion about remembrances when they provide details about the memorial ser- vice in Atlanta. A memori- al in Raeford is also being planned for later in the Summer. Friends and family are welcome to any and all cele- brations of Bob's life. Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is in charge of local arrangements. TERESA LYNN HOLLAND POTEAT Teresa Lynn Holland Poteat 55 of Forest City, passed away June 6, 2016. Funeral Service was held at Beaver Dam Baptist Church, Shelby. Burial fol- lowed in the church ceme- tery. Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside is assist- ing the Poteat family. Rutherford Weekly offers the printing of obituaries in our paper as a community service and free of charge. The obituary may include a picture if the image is of print quality. We request that the obituary is limited to 150 words and we will edit the obituaries due to space. The obituary will include preceded family members, surviving family members, funeral service information, memorials, and the name of the funeral home serving the family. The obituaries will not include names of grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, or pets. We only accept obituaries from licensed funeral homes. Please have your funeral home send us your loved ones' obituaries to events@rutherfordweekly.com ©Community First Media Community First Media As a testament to the heat, there is no doubt that summer has arrived. Summertime is always a season of anticipation and excitement. Trips to the beach and amusement parks, picnics, camp outs, family vacations, patriotic celebrations and fi reworks are just a few activities we all enjoy. Although the season has its lazy days it is also a time set aside for growth. The seed which has been sown during springtime is now producing fruit. Summer rainstorms and warm days are ideal for the maturing process of certain plants and vegetables. Who doesn't enjoy a freshly picked tomato or a cold slice of watermelon? When compared to the seasons of life, summer is likened to the vivacious years of youth. The springtime of new life has now developed a zest for living. It is during this time of life that people often experience the excitement of fi rst love and begin to make lifelong relationships. The long days of summer are equated to a youth anxiously pining away for adulthood. Along with the pangs of growth, also come days of dreaming and hope for the future. Summer is that pausing of time just before life begins to change. During this season, weddings will be conducted as well as the planning for the fi rst day of school for many. Keep in mind that the potential of growth and preparation made during this season will culminate into blessings during the upcoming harvest. The green foliage of youth will soon fade into the plethora of yellows, reds and oranges and fall will be in full swing. The good times of activity will eventually become ageless memories for the winters of life. LANNY FUNCHESS -FUNERAL DIRECTOR- Points To Ponder SUMMER HOPE "Quality Service with Compassionate Care" Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services 1251 U.S. Hwy 221-A, Forest City, NC 828-657-6383 www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

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