December 18, 1935 - July 16, 2023
Perry "Joe" Bartholomew, 87, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born December 18, 1935 in Nash County to the late James W. and Egolia Brantley Bartholomew. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and on other committees as long as his health permitted. Joe was a Past Master of Central Cross Masonic Lodge 187 and a member for 50 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Agnes Greene, Ruby Purkerson, Mattie English, Mildred Greene, Nellie Pace, and Vivian Murray; brothers, Vernon and James W. Bartholomew, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 63 years, Magdalene Sykes Bartholomew; two sons, Michael and Greg Bartholomew; many nieces and nephews, and special friend, Larry Walker.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Michelle Beckham and nurse Crystie for their special care.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 4848 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Nashville, NC 27856.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Oakdale Cemetery of Spring Hope with Rev. Frankie Carroll and Rev. Ted Jones officiating. A visitation with family and friends will follow the service.
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Cremations, Nashville, N C
December 18, 1935 - July 16, 2023
Perry "Joe" Bartholomew, 87, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023. He was born December 18, 1935 in Nash County to the late James W. and Egolia Brantley Bartholomew. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and on other committees as long as his health permitted. Joe was a Past Master of Central Cross Masonic Lodge 187 and a member for 50 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by sisters, Agnes Greene, Ruby Purkerson, Mattie English, Mildred Greene, Nellie Pace, and Vivian Murray; brothers, Vernon and James W. Bartholomew, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 63 years, Magdalene Sykes Bartholomew; two sons, Michael and Greg Bartholomew; many nieces and nephews, and special friend, Larry Walker.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Michelle Beckham and nurse Crystie for their special care.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 4848 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Nashville, NC 27856.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Oakdale Cemetery of Spring Hope with Rev. Frankie Carroll and Rev. Ted Jones officiating. A visitation with family and friends will follow the service.
Cornerstone Funeral Home & Cremations, Nashville, N C
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