Jerald Edward Rathbone
June 6, 1941 ~ July 15, 2007
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Jerald Edward Rathbone, 66, of 36 Steephill Drive, Candler, died Sunday, July 15, 2007.
Mr. Rathbone was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Reverend Alton Rathbone. He was a retired truck driver.
Surviving are his mother, Lucille Overman Rathbone; six daughters, Becky Surrett and her husband Steve, Angie Surrett and her husband, Mike, Cathey Cordell and her husband, Bill; Sarah Rathbone, Angie Teague and Myranda Parham and her husband Earl; four sons, Dale Rathbone and his wife, Angela, Jerrod Rathbone, Chris Rathbone and his wife Sabrina and Jeremy Rathbone; three sisters, Geraldine Gosnell and her husband, James, Linda Cabe and her husband, Ralph, and Judy Roberts and her husband, Johnny; two brothers, David Rathbone and his wife, Joyce Ann, and Jack Rathbone. Also surviving is his life companion, Nancy Buckner; twenty-four grandchildren; and the mothers of his children, Mary Worley and Lynda Emory.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Revs. Furman Wilson and Jeff Massey officiating. Burial will follow at Rathbone Hill.
His family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday.
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You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers.
Psalm 57:1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
With love,
David and Renee Bryson
Linda,David,Joyce and families I am sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all. Hilda Billy Kelsie Pressley
Jerald was not only my friend, but my truck driving buddy. My heart goes to his family. He will be missed dearly.
Dale & Angie,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
Love Martha
my papaw was the best thank you are 4 ur prayers.
To The Rathbone Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your loss. Please find comfort in knowing that GOD is and will continue to cradle and comfort you during this time. Our Prayers are with you all. We Love you. Scott & Karan (Banks) Hall & Beth
The loss of a loved one is very hard on those of us left behind. You have my deepest sympathy! I lost my dad, John Roberts, in 2001 and I miss him every day. I find comfort knowing that he is with the Lord. God bless you all!
To all of the Rathbone family, We have been friends for so long, may God bless you in your time of sorrow. The Jess Tipton family
David, Joyce & all the Family of Jerald. Please know we are praying for you during this sad time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ellen, Diane and Allen, Cathy and Rob,and Tim and Kim
To All of the Rathbone Clan,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God be with you during this difficult time.
Our prays are with all of you,wish we could be there.
Love to all of you!!
From all of your Family in Mississippi.
God bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow.
So sorry that you’ve lost someone so close to you. At times like this the right words seem so difficult to say. Hope the closeness and the memories that your family share will give you strength and gently comfort all of you today.
linda and family. our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. may God comfort you and give you loving memories to warm your heart with peace as you learn to live without your loved one here on earth. with sincere thoughts and sympathy lynn farmer and family