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George Rathbone Obituary
Age: 75 of Waynesville
Date of Death: Monday, June 2, 2003
Place of Birth: Haywood County
Parents: the late Dewey and Lorena Hill Rathbone
Background: Native of Haywood County he retired after 25 years from the Highway Department for the State of NC and was a member of Panther Creek Baptist Church
Preceeded in death: parents and one brother Johnny Rathbone
Surviving: wife of 52 years, Geraldine Rathbone of Waynesville and one son Gary Rathbone of Decater, AL; two brothers Matthew Rathbone of Arizona and Mark Rathbone of Haywood County; two sisters Lucille Allen of Valley Park, MO and Gerty Mae Beasley of Waynesville; and one grandchild
Funeral Services: will be held Thursday, June 5, 2003 at Garrett Funerals and Cremations Chapel at 1:oo PM
Visitation: will be held from 7 to 9 PM Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at the funeral home
Officiating: Rev. Billy Ferguson and Rev. Ronnie Green
Burial: Panther Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Pallbearers: Howard Messer, Robert Messer, Winford Messer, Jerry Messer, Clifford Messer, Jeff Messer, Bill Lynch, and Bobby Cogdill
Garrett Funerals and Cremations is in charge of arrangements
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Memories and Condolences
for George Rathbone
Earl & Catherine Lowe
June 9, 2003
Geraldine & Gary, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you as only he can do. Love, Catherine & Earl
Jason Gardner
June 6, 2003
Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Always remember God is by your side.
Freida G. Teague
June 5, 2003
Dear Geraldine and Gary,
We are thinking of you and offer our deepest sympathy. George was such a sweet and caring person and we always enjoyed seeing him.
Love, Freida and David
Elaine Best Cobb
June 4, 2003
Geraldine and Family,
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Margie Lowdermilk
June 4, 2003
Geraldine, I am sorry to hear about George. I know that you will miss him. We will be thinking of you.
Karisa Wesley
June 4, 2003
To Gavin and the Rathbone Family:
Just wanted to let all of you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you this week. Gavin, we will be thinking of you and just know that your grandfather is in a better place rejoicing! May God bless you all.
Garrett Funeral Home
June 3, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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