W G "Jack" Silvers, age 89, of Rutherfordton, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Fair Haven Home in Bostic.
Jack was born March 21, 1930 to the late Irvin Silvers and Nettie Morgan Ferree. In addition to his natural father he was raised by a step-father, Luther Ferree. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Jack worked for Cone Mills-Cliffside Plant for many years and retired from Doran Mills. He was a member of Village Chapel in Forest City. Jack loved gardening, enjoyed NASCAR and wood working.
In addition to his parents and step-father, he was preceded in death by his wife of forty-nine years, Mary Waters Silvers.
Those left to cherish his memory include three daughters, Trish Robbins (Ronnie) of Forest City, Darlene Addington (Tim) of Ellenboro, and Jackie Harrelson of Spindale; two sisters; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ronnie Robbins officiating. Interment will follow in the Avondale-Caroleen-Henrietta Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are requested to Village Chapel, 713 Cove Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.
An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com |
