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Wesley A. Lively, Jr. Obituary

Wesley A. "Zeke" Lively Jr., 54, of Dana, NC went to be with the Lord,
Friday, January 25 2013 at the Elizabeth House.
He was native and lifelong resident and was preceded in death by his
father, Wesley A. "Zeke" Lively Sr.
He co-owned and operated Zeke's Garbage Service for many years with his
family and had worked for Republic Services out of Asheville, NC for the
past 12 years.
He is survived by his mother, Pantha Lively of Dana; a son, John Wesley
Lively and wife Jessica of Charlotte, NC; two daughters, Dottie Parker
and husband Jeremy of Hendersonville and Jennifer Henderson and husband
Greg of Hendersonville; five grandchildren; a brother, Dwight Lively and
wife Jacosa of Dana; a sister, Sarah Winters and husband Jerry of Dana
and a two nieces.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the
Chapel In The Pines of Jackson Funeral Service with Rev. Dan Blackwell
officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family
will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the chapel and at
other times will be at the home of Jeremy and Dottie Parker.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elizabeth House, 581 S.
Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Condolence cards may be sent to the family at
www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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Published by Times-News from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2013.

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January 29, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Transylvania County Solid Waste Department

January 28, 2013

Hey Aunt pant I'm so sorry to hear about Zeke know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers I did not even know until today (Monday) as I'm sure you know he is now in paradise with many of our lived ones that went on before. Sending lots of love to all...Penny

Shirley Lively Drake

January 27, 2013

Pant and Sarah..so sorry to hear about Zeke. Thinking of you and praying for your family.

Rocky Holbert

January 27, 2013

So Sorry to here about Wesley, remember a lot of good conversations with Sr. and Jr. our prayers are with all.

Genell Jespersen

January 27, 2013

I met, and worked with the Lively's for years in Saluda. Dad and son were wonderful people to work with , and touched many lives through out their years of work. I know he will be missed by all who new him.

Susan Lively Neal

January 27, 2013

Pant and Sarah I am SO sorry to hear about Zeke. I didn't see this until it was too late to come. If I can do anything at all please let me know. I am just so very sorry. Susan Lively Neal

James & Angie Lyda-Craft

January 27, 2013

Sarah, So sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lori Nelson

January 27, 2013

Praying for the family. I know you are in a much better place where there is no more pain.

Kathleen Basiewicz

January 27, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember old man Zeke hauling off the trash every week. Loved his sense of humor when he would stop and chat with us. Thoughts and prayers for the family.

cheryl ritchey

January 27, 2013

prayers are with you all, remember when I was kid him coming to get our trash.

Mary Aiken

January 26, 2013

Prayers to your family.I know your in a far better place.I remember the good old school days.May you RIP

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