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G. DeHart Obituary

CONOVER - G. Ray DeHart, 69, of Conover, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, following a courageous battle with ALS. He was surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 28, 1940, in Catawba County, he was the son of Pauline Jones DeHart and the late George Wayne DeHart. Mr. DeHart was a member of New Life Church in Conover and the retired president of Foothills Trucking Company, Inc. in Conover. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Etta Hull DeHart; his mother, Pauline Jones DeHart of Conover; daughter, Amanda DeHart Welch and husband, Dwayne, of Conover; sons, Andrew DeHart and wife, Bridget, and Anthony DeHart and wife, Dottie, both of Conover; adopted daughter, Michelle Wilkerson and husband, David, of Tennessee; grandchildren, Amber, Andy, Lexie, Anthony Jr., Anderson, Addie Jo, Will, Grayson, Katie Grace and Abby; and adopted grandchildren, Gracie Ann, Lydia and Shellie. A service of remembrance will be held at 7:30 tonight, Monday, Feb. 8, at New Life Church in Conover, with Pastor Steve Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., prior to the service, and also following the service at New Life Church. A private burial will be held at a later date. Pallbearers honoring Mr. DeHart will be Johnny Parsons, John Mizell, David Welch, Mark Webster, Mark White and Danny Dawson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bradley Warren and Ken Graham. To continue his legacy of generous giving, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Ray DeHart Caregiving Foundation, c/o New Life Church, 4639 County Home Road, Conover, N.C. 28613. Condolences may be sent to the DeHart family at www.drumfuneralhome.com. The DeHart family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on Feb. 8, 2010.

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Bonnie Payne

February 12, 2010

My heart goes out to all of the DeHart family. I once worked for Ray and know what a kind and compassionate person he was. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Bonnie Payne, Hickory, NC.

Chris Ashley

February 11, 2010

Etta, I want you to know that you are in my prayers and I pray that God will fill you with Peace and Comfort, during this time. Your Faith in God will get you through this. Just remember that now he is healed, and with our Heavenly Father.

Jerry Ritchie

February 9, 2010

Amanda, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time.
Jerry Ritchie & family

Gerri Morrison

February 9, 2010

To all of the Dehart family, please know how sorry I am to hear of the loss of Ray. He will always have a special place in my heart. Know he is now healed and walking with his Saviour. Praying for you.

Clyde and Barbara Baird

February 9, 2010

To all the DeHart family members: Our hearts and saddened, and yet glad at the same time, because we know that Ray is with our Lord and Savior in Paradise, just as he promised the thief on the cross!!!! He is whole and complete, with no pain. We loved Ray for the wonderful, compassionate, caring man that he was, and were so blessed to be able to call him our brother-in-Christ. May God bless you as you continue your journey on this earth, and use Ray as an example of how to be "like Christ" as you carry on his heritage of loving like Christ . Our thought and prayers are with you.

Danny Cline

February 9, 2010

Ray and I grew up together. Sharing many summer days, playing and 12 years of attending St Stephens. I will cherish our times and wish his family all of God's Blessings.

Randy Moser

February 9, 2010

Barb and I express our deepest sympathy and warmest personal regards to the family. I was a year ahead of Ray in high school but the friendship was a lasting one and I remember with much enjoyment the times together - basketball, our group of friends, Shell's BBQ, trips to the beach, and much more. He will be missed.

February 9, 2010

So sorry for your loss, he will be missed greatly. Years ago when i worked at Foothills i got to know Ray and Andrew they treated me like family,going to work was more like being at home. He was a great person you all are in my prayers.
Jerry Hall dba LongShot Trucking

February 9, 2010

So sorry for your loss, he will be missed greatly. Years ago when i worked at Foothills i got to know Ray and Andrew they treated me like family,going to work was more like being at home. He was a great person you all are in my prayers.
Jerry Hall dba LongShot Trucking

Kay Benfield Price

February 9, 2010

Dear DeHart family, I knew Ray back in our high school days and will always remember him. I worked with Anthony while I was employed with Equipment Ltd. and found he had a lot of his dad's good qualities. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God give you peace during this time of grief. We all know Ray is now at peace, and resting in the arms of his Savior.

David & Cathy McCaslin

February 8, 2010

Etta, Polly and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Ray's passing, but know he is at peace now and not suffering. Ray is a very special person. I will always cherish the fun memories we shared at EHBC. Love and prayers.

Perry and Angela Pruitt

February 8, 2010

While working for foothills I had the pleasure of getting to know Ray,he will be missed.Our sincere condolences to the family

Joyce Jarrett

February 8, 2010

Etta,
Sorry to learn of the death of your husband. You and your family are in my thought and prayers.
Take care,
Joyce Jarrett

February 8, 2010

I worked for Dehart Motor Lines as secretary to Ray's dad, Wayne, and knew the family. Ray and his parents were special and my prayers are with the family. We all can see Ray again if we've accepted Christ as our personal Saviour. Until we meet again, Nancy Walsh Bradley (Mooresville NC)

Amber Hamlett

February 8, 2010

Dehart Family and friends; Psalm 22:24

God Bless

Robin Pappas

February 8, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

February 8, 2010

To each of you, Rocky and I want to extend our deepest sympathy. May you find peace knowing that the battle he fought with ALS was a couagerous one and now he is at peace.

Rocky and Barbara Hager

February 8, 2010

To each of you, Rocky and I want to extend our deepest sympathy. May you find peace knowing that the battle he fought with ALS was a couagerous one and now he is at peace.

Rocky and Barbara Hager

ruth cline

February 8, 2010

Dear Etta Marie, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.. I pray God will grant you and your family His perfect peace, and comfort your hearts at this time of sadness. Love, Ruth Cline

George Bass

February 8, 2010

My deepest sympathies and prayers for Etta Marie and family.

Jan Robbins

February 8, 2010

I am so sorry to learn of this. Etta, I am back in the Newton area and if I can do anything at all...please don't hesitate to let me know. I loved Ray and I love you...Jan Murphy Robbins 704-325-0882. [email protected]

Dennis & Peggi Parlier

February 8, 2010

Amanda, sorry to hear of your father's passing. ALS is a terrible illness, my mother and cousin both had it . Now he is at peace. Thinking of you and Dwayne and family. Dennis & Peggi Parlier(VDC)

Howard & Priscilla Stirewalt

February 8, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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