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April 19, 2011

Ernest Dean Bontrager

            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. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the parting of such a dear loved one!Our hearts ache as well.
Vernonand Erma Miller

ermamiller@embarqmail.com