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Ernest Bontrager Obituary
Ernest Dean Bontrager, "Ernie" was born January 31, 1947 and passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2011 after an extended illness. He retired in 2008 after 34 years as a Line Driver with Carolina Freight in Rocky Mount, NC and ABF in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Zandra Lindsey Bontrager of 39 years of the home; son Frederick (Melissa), three grandchildren Tyler, Bryce, and Grayson of Monroe, OH; father Abraham and the late Mary Ellen Bontrager of Shipshewana, IN; sisters, Susie Ellen Hostetler, Mary Etta Miller of Shipshewana, IN, Anna Marie Mast of LaGrange, IN, Elsie Mae Stevens of Topeka, IN; brothers, Freeman Bontrager of LaGrange, IN, Menno Bontrager of Brooklyn, MI, and Harley Bontrager of Goshen, IN; also numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, April 22, 2011 at Cornerstone Funeral Home from 7:00-8:30 pm in Nashville, NC. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, April 23, 2011in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with the Rev. Woody Jones officiating. Burial will follow service at Forest Hill Cemetery.
A special thanks to United Hospice, Nash County Home Health and all friends and family for their help. Also another thanks to Coopers Fire Department and EMTs.
On-line condolences may be sent to the Ernest Dean Bontrager family by visiting www.cornerstonefuneralhomeandcremations.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856
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Memories and Condolences
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Julie Moore
April 23, 2011
Hi Zandra. I'll be thinking of you during this difficult time. I'll pray for your family.
April 21, 2011
FredBecky and Sam
Thaxton & Bobbie Jean Rowland
April 21, 2011
Zandra,Freddie & family,
May you find peace knowing he is not in any pain & in a better place with "Jesus". He was a wonderful person. May God be with all of you.
Jacki Hummel
April 21, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you!! May you find peace knowing he is in a better place! With Love, Scott, Jacki, Scotty, and Belle Hummel West Chester, OH
Larry and Margaret Norfleet
April 21, 2011
We were very sorry to learn about Ernie's death. Know he is going to be missed by his family and friends. Our thoughs and prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
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