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1933
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2017
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Max Monteith Obituary
Cherokee - Max Wayland Monteith Sr., 83 of Forney Creek, NC passed away peacefully in his sleep while at home with his wife of 63 years, January 18th 2017.
He was preceded in passing by his father John Arthur Monteith Sr., mother Mary Gunter Monteith, sisters Beatrice Douthit, and Gwendolyn DeHart. He is survived by his brothers John Arthur (Buddy) Monteith Jr. and David Patrick Monteith, wife Carmaleta Littlejohn Monteith, children Max Wayland Monteith Jr. and Tracy Evans Monteith, his grandsons Andrew Evans Monteith and Clayton Jackson Monteith.
The family will receive friends at Crisp Funeral Home on Friday January 20th in Byson City, NC from 5-7 PM.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2PM Saturday January 21st at Cherokee Baptist Church in Cherokee NC.
The private burial ceremony and his final resting place will be at the Monteith-Littlejohn cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations should go to the Cherokee Childrens' Home. http://cherokeechildrenshome.com/
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January 26, 2017
Carmaleta, So sorry to hear of your husband's death. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Janet & Bob Anderson
Tricia Glidewell
January 25, 2017
Carmelita, I was so sad to hear about Max's passing at the faculty meeting this morning. I have such fond memories of your time at Marist. I know your heart is broken. Your family and you are in my prayers. May your great memories of the time Max and you shared bring you peace.
Tricia Glidewell
Claire Walls
January 25, 2017
Carmaleta,
Just found out about you dear husband. May his soul rest in peace. I remember your positive spirit and genuine concern for our students, faculty and staff. I do hope you are well. Know I'm holding you in my heart and in my prayers.
With much love!!
Claire Walls
"Grief never ends...But it changes. It's a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith...It is the price of love."
January 25, 2017
Carmaleta,
PLease know that you and your family will be in my prayers. I was so sorry to hear the news. How good that you retired when you did so you and Max could have some quality time together.
Mary Kay Aisthorpe
Kathy Powers
January 25, 2017
Carmelita, I have thought of you many times and been grateful for your many kindnesses when I was at Marist. I am sorry for the loss of your husband. My prayers are for you and your family. Be at peace.
Kathy Powers
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