Dewey L. Patterson

Dewey L. Patterson, 83, of Winter Park, Fla., peacefully went home to be with the Lord April 22, 2012, at his home.

He was born in Hendersonville, NC, April 26, 1928, to his late parents Gurley R. and Alma Patterson.

He served in the Air Force at Pinecastle Air Force Base Orlando, Fla., from 1951 to 1955. He was an Air Traffic Control Specialist with the FAA for 28 years for the most at Herndon Airport and McCoy Airport Control Tower in Orlando, Fla.

He was a member of Orlando Worship Center where he proudly served on the Street Outreach Ministry and Men's Fellowship.

He is preceded in death by his baby brother, Gurley Lewis, and sister, Annie Sue Hughes.

Dewey was survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty A. Patterson; his son, Michael David Patterson and wife Shannon of Christmas, Fla.; daughter, Cheryl A. Hill and husband Paul Hill of Winter Park, Fla.; four grandchildren Elizabeth Martin and husband James Martin, Kyle Patterson, Crystal Patterson and Jessica Hill; three great-grandchildren Alexis and Tiffany Martin and Lane Edward Hodges; also by brother, Jerry Patterson and wife Maybelle of Hendersonville; sister, Ore Mae Snoody of Etowah; brother, Paul Patterson and wife China of Hendersonville. Also several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place at Jackson Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Saturday April 28, 2012, and a Graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Crab Creek Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Hospice of the Comforter, 450 W. Central Pkwy. Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.

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Nellie Grace Rogers

FLAT ROCK — Nellie Grace Rogers, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2012, from a brief illness at the Elizabeth House

She was the daughter of the late Richard Charles Worley and Ethel Ward Worley of the North Turkey Creek community of Leicester. Surviving is her husband Robert (Cecil) Rogers of Etowah; sons, Robert Rogers of Texas, Gary Rogers and wife Cathy of Allen Texas, and Kenny Rogers and wife Beth of Etowah; and daughter, Celia Crouse of Graham, North Carolina. She had 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

She was an avid gardener, and seamstress, while enjoying cooking, crafting and doing for others.

The family would like to thank the staff at Pardee Hospital ICU and the staff at the Elizabeth house for their care and comfort they gave her during her illness.

A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at the Chapel in The Pines of Jackson Funeral home in Hendersonville. Burial will follow at Oak Forest Cemetery in Etowah.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral in the chapel.

Condolence cards may be sent to the family at www.jacksonfuneralservice.com or PO Box 945, Hendersonville, NC 28793.

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