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Jacob Workman Obituary

SALUDA - Jacob Hugh "Jake" Workman, Sr., 83, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Saluda Nursing Center.

Born in Saluda County, a son of the late Clarence A. and Rosetta Berry Workman, he was the husband of Lelia Mae Rodgers Workman. Mr. Workman was a US Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from Milliken and a self-employed carpet installer and farmer.

Surviving is his wife of 67 years, Lelia Mae Rodgers Workman, two sons, Jacob (Phyllis) Workman, Jr. of Saluda and Curtis (Debra) Workman of Beech Island, two daughters, Janice (Larry) Lewis of Aiken and Bonnie (Ben) Forrest of Saluda, seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday evening at Ramey Funeral Home.

A Graveside service will be 11 a.m., Friday, December 24, 2010 at Ridge Spring Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 6290 Linton Blvd., Suite 104, Delray Beach, FL 33484 or Boy's Farm, P.O. Box 713, Newberry, SC 29108.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The State on Dec. 23, 2010.

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Jennifer & Brad Gunter

December 29, 2010

We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless you all and may he give you the strength that you need during this time.

Billy & Kim Rodgers & Family

December 25, 2010

May God be with and comfort you all at this difficult time.

Sherry & Jimmy Kirkland

December 23, 2010

You all are in our thoughts & prayers during this time. May God give you strenght & comfort.

ann watkins

December 23, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Ann Forrest Watkins.

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