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Thursday, May 25-May 31, 2017 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 21 JAMES MC CRAWFORD James MC Crawford, 83, of Rutherfordton, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Benjamin Harrison Crawford and Effie Lou Hayes Crawford. He was a retired iron worker. James was an avid hunter and fish- erman. Left to cherish his memory are two sisters, Josephine "Jo" Alley and Betty Lou Brons; brother, Ralph Crawford, and a num- ber of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Worth, John, Harold, Clyde and Calvin; and sisters Martha Dunn, Hazel Guffey, Lela Morrison, Myra Rabb, Annie Mae Early and Pauline Crawford. A memorial service was held at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bobby Brown officiating. Crowes Mortuary is assisting the family. HAROLD JOHN FOWLER Harold John Fowler (Red, Johnny) went to his heaven- ly home May 14, 2017. He served four years in the Air Force, was a Mecklenburg County Patrolman for 16 years & deputy with the Sheriff's Department before retir- ing as Sargent after 10 years. He loved his church, CBA, Blue Knights, Sons of Confederate Veterans, HOGS, Norsemen & his dog Teddy. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Sandra; sons John of Monroe, GA & William of Charlotte; 2 grandchildren; sister, Connie Brown of Denton, & many other relatives & friends. He liked to keep people happy. A celebration of life was held at Campfield Memorial Baptist Church in Ellenboro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Campfield Memorial Baptist Church Building Fund. Crowes Mortuary is assisting the family. ZACHERY GEDDYS JR. Zachery Geddys Jr, 83, of Spindale, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017. A native of Rutherford County, he was the son of the late Zachery Sr and Berdie Alice Smith Geddys. He was a retired car sales- man. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 20 years, Teressa Teague Geddys of the home; seven children; six grandchildren; brother, Roy Geddys of Bostic; sisters, Christine Self of Henrietta and Hattie Terry of Ellenboro. In addition to his parents, he was preced- ed in death by a sister, Ruby Ledford. He was an outstanding Dad who was very gener- ous with his money and his time. He helped anybody he could. No services are planned at this time. Crowes Mortuary is assisting the family. CHAMP WILLIS ALLEN, JR. Champ Allen of Gilkey, departed this earthly life on May 14, 2017. Champ was born July 14, 1952 in Rutherfordton, to the late Champ Willis Allen, Sr., and Bertha Mae Giles Allen. He worked for over 45 years as a carpen- ter. He was also a licensed massage therapist and the co-owner of Thera-ssage from 2003-2016. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of almost 24 years, Laura Earwood Allen; his sisters, Sherry Allen and husband James of Ellenboro, Penny Allen and husband Randy of Forest City, and April Allen of East Lansing, Michigan, one half-sister, Virginia Mathis; his mother-in-law, Margaret Lawson of Spindale; broth- ers-in-law Robert Earwood of Gilkey, and Alan and James Earwood, both of Melbourne Beach, FL, and a number of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his half-brothers, Ronnie Allen and Bobby Allen. He was also the loving parent of two fur babies, Fido and Queenie. He also leaves behind hundreds of friends from the biker community, the recovery community, and the massage therapy community who loved and respected him. Champ was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need and had a smile and a compliment for everyone he saw. He enjoyed riding his Harley, working with his hands, and traveling. He frequent- ly attended massage con- ventions around the country with his wife, Laura, and had taken numerous trips to Ireland, which they both loved. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The funeral was held at Concord Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Massage Therapy Foundation (www.massag- etherapyfoundation.org) in Champ's memory. Croweʼs Mortuary is assisting the family. MARTHA MORROW PARKER Martha Morrow Parker, age 93, of Rutherfordton, passed away May 15, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Morrow and the late Zettie Mathis Morrow and a native of Rutherford County. Martha was of the Lutheran faith. She attended Second Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by four brothers Broncel Morrow, Dazel Morrow, Howard Morrow and J. C. Morrow and two sisters; Marie Lail, Pam Hames. Her home place was the property that the Rutherford County Airport is located now. She is also survived by one daughter: Judy Parker Stacy and her husband Paul of Columbus, NC. One grand-daughter. The Funeral service was held at McMahan's Funeral Home Chapel with Paul Stacy officiating. Interment was held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County or Meals on Wheels. McMahanʼs Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. Get An Extra $ 15 Off & Free Shipping On Your 1st Order! Call the number below and save an additional $15 plus get free shipping on your fi rst prescription order with Canada Drug Center. Expires June 30, 2017. Offer is valid for prescription orders only and can not be used in conjunction with any other offers. Valid for new customers only. One time use per household. Use code 15FREE to receive this special offer. Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? 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Losing access to food assistance at home and at school hurts Rutherford county kids and jeopardizes their long-term development." The benefi ts in question are 100% federally-funded, which means that eliminating them does not save any mon- ey in the state budget. With no impact on state spending, it is diffi cult to understand the motivation for eliminating such critical assistance. The majority of families who would lose food benefi ts are between 130% and 150 percent of the federal poverty line. For a family of three, that means their household income is less than $30,630 per year. "We're talking about hard- working families who are do- ing their best to support their children and make ends meet," said Thompson. It remains unclear if the state House will include this provision in their budget pro- posal, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks. About NC Child: NC Child builds a strong North Carolina by advancing public policies to ensure all children – regard- less of race, ethnicity, or place of birth – have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Budget Proposal Would Eliminate Food Benefi ts for 241 Kids in Rutherford County Article Provided By: Rob Thompson, 919-649-2449, rob@ncchild.org

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