Mr. Ray Eiland, 48, of Soap Creek Lodge Road, entered into rest Friday, January 25, 2008 in Augusta, Ga.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29 at Abundant Life Church of God with Rev. Phillip Kinney officiating.

Mr. Eiland, a native of Alabama, had lived in Lincoln County for the past five years. He was employed by Kelly's Paint and Body in Augusta. Mr. Eiland was an avid race fan, and former mini-stock owner/driver. He was a member of Abundant Life Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon A. Eiland; a daughter, Jennifer Marie Bryant; a son, Christopher Ray Eiland; one brother, Doug Eiland; four sisters, Annice Eiland, Bonnie Kyzer, Cheryl Adcock and Lynn Eiland; and three grandchildren, Dalton, Haley, and Lanz.

Please visit www.beggs funeral home.net to sign the family's personal guestbook.

Beggs Funeral Home, Lincolnton, was in charge of arrangements.