Lonus “Sparky” Ernest Valentine, Jr., of Cherryville died Thursday April 14, 2011 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Gaston co. on November 9, 1933 a son of the late Lonus and Janie Rowe Dameron Valentine, Sr. He was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he was a member of the choir, retired local dispatcher with Carolina Freight Carriers, and was a veteran of the US Army.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son Vic Valentine in 1979.
Survivors include his children Vivette Leonhardt and husband Steve of Lincolnton, Velvet Champion and husband Tommy of Cherryville, and Dane Valentine of Lincolnton, two grandchildren Trenton and Haley Champion, and a brother Ray Valentine of Shelby.
A Memorial Graveside service will be held Sunday at 2:30 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery with Dr. Robert Allen officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday in the Vida Dellinger Ladies Parlor of the church from 1:30-2:15 PM.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. John’s Lutheran Church, PO Box 100, Cherryville, NC 28021.
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