Johnie Evert Absher

September 2, 1925 — December 8, 2009

Johnie Evert Absher, 84 of State Road, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at his home. Mr. Absher was born September 2, 1925 in Wilkes County to William & Charity Gamble Absher. He was a member of Roaring Gap Baptist Church and was a retired logger. In addition to his parents, Mr. Absher was preceded in death by first wife, Annie Ruth Absher; two sons, William Absher & Charles Absher; a grand daughter, Patricia Cox; five brothers; and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Vina Marie Lyons Absher of the home; two sons, Johnny Linville Absher & wife Debbie of State Road and David Absher & wife Scotty of State Road; three daughters, JoAnn Mahan & husband Homer of State Road, Susan Bauguess & husband Larry of State Road, and Grace Norman & husband David of Elkin; one sister, Mary Pruitt of Hays; Three sisters-in-law, Bertha Cleary of Traphill, Irene Wiles of Hayes & Beatrice Joines of Traphill; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. A funeral service will be conducted Friday December 11, 2009 at 2:00 pm at Roaring Gap Baptist Church with Rev. E.R. Wiles, Rev. Randy Johnson, and Rev. Ronnie McMillian officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Thursday evening at Elkin Funeral Service.

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