Rev. Ertle James Lawson
Nadine Holmes Lawson
Friday, February 21, 2014, was the end of the perfect love story. After 67 years of marriage, Nadine and Ertle Lawson of Wendell decided they could not live without each other. Friday morning we said goodbye to Ertle. Friday afternoon he met his “Darling” Nadine in Heaven. Both died of natural causes. Although we cannot imagine losing both of our parents in one day, we would not want it to happen any other way.
Rev. Ertle James Lawson was born on September 22, 1927, in Robeson County, the son of the late Grady Lewis Lawson and Ida Belle Taylor. He was a loving father with a gentle, kind spirit. A true man of God that expressed it through poetry. He was loved and respected by all.
His beloved wife Nadine Holmes Lawson was born on September 3, 1931, in Franklin County, the daughter of the Fred Riddick Holmes and Eunice Ethel Hill. She was a beloved wife and mother who opened her heart to everyone and was known by many from the NC State Farmer’s Market as Nadine’s Homemade Baked Goods.
Funeral services were held at 1 o’clock Monday afternoon, February 24, 2014, at Faith Baptist church in Knightdale with the Rev. Mick Bowen and the Rev. Gary McNair officiating. Burial followed in Flat Rock Baptist Church Cemetery.
They are survived by their daughters, Karen Thompson and husband, Jimmy, of Raleigh, Sherrie Dorrell and husband, Jimmy, of Clayton, Annette Blake of Clayton, Kim Oakley and husband, Randy, of Garner; son, Philip Lawson and wife, Ashley, of Clayton; eleven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. They were preceded in death by their daughter, Judy Lawson Hales.
Rev. Lawson is also survived by his sisters, Mildred Shumpert of Lumberton, Annie Ruth Davis of Lumberton, Roxie Jane Cordray of Ohio and Marilyn Sue Sealey of Fairmont and by his brother, Harris Franklin Lawson of Florida. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Roney Lawson, Grady Lawson, and Howard Lawson, and sisters, Dorothy Lloyd and Delma Smith.
Mrs. Lawson is also survived by her brother, Doug Holmes and wife, Myrtle Gray, of Youngsville and by her sister, Betty Woodcock of Franklinton. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Yates Holmes, Jimmy Holmes, and F.C. Holmes.
Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church Building Fund, 2728 Marks Creek Road, Knightdale, NC 27545.
A service of Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
Jeremiah Daniel Baker
Jeremiah Daniel Baker, 17, of Wake Forest passed away Tuesday morning, February 18, 2014, at his home. He was born in Williamsport, Penn., and was mostly homeschooled before attending Canton High School in Canton, Penn. After moving to North Carolina he was homeschooled and also attended Granville Early College. Jeremiah was active with the Wake Forest Homeschool Football League and also worked at Bojangles in Creedmoor.
Jeremiah was shy and quiet as a youngster. He grew into a wonderful, strong, and confident adolescent. He was very generous and a good friend to his siblings. He respected and honored his parents and loved God. He really liked works by Christian rap artist LeCrae. His passion was football-especially the Steelers and Emily was his world.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock, Monday afternoon, February 24, 2014, at Faith Baptist Church in Youngsville with Pastor Richard Mills and Pastor Don Colton officiating.
Jeremiah is survived by his parents, William “Bill” Baker and Helen Stine Baker of Wake Forest; siblings, Gabrielle and husband, Jonathan Wilcox, of Canada, Burt and wife, Alicia, of Pennsylvania, Isaac and wife, Rachel, of New Jersey, Bryce of North Carolina, Nathanael of Pennsylvania, Malachi of Pennsylvania, Desiree of North Carolina and Eli of North Carolina; grandparents, Evelyn Izzo of Florida and Ronald Baker of Pennsylvania; nieces and nephews, Caleb, Addison, Jaxon, Isaiah and Dana-Leigh; special friends, Mitchell and Emily. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Stine and Bridget Baker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Homeschool Football League, 569 Timberknoll Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.brightfunerals.com.
