Mr. Harry Partridge, 80, of Perryman Ave. entered into rest on Friday, May 1, 2009 at University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

Funeral service were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2009 at New Hope Baptist Church with Revs. Addison Belangia, Russell Davis and Dan Rosser officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Mr. Partridge was a lifelong resident of Lincoln County and the son of the late William Sidney Partridge, Sr. and Mary Emma Freeland Partridge. He was a cattle farmer and owner and operator of Harry Partridge Logging Contractor for 20 years. Previously he owned and operated a sawmill for 19 years. Mr. Partridge was a veteran of the United States Navy, where he served his country honorably during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 194 for 54 years and served as a financial officer for 30 years. Mr. Partridge was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, Comrades Sunday School Class and was assistant church treasurer for many years. He also served on the board of directors at Farm Bureau.

Survivors include his wife, Patsy McCurry Partridge; daughter, Mary Ellen Brantley and husband, Jeremiah of Grovetown, Ga.; step-daughter, Penny B. Roberson and husband, Rodney of Washington Ga.; two stepsons, Herbert Bailey, Jr. and Joan Broome of Lincolnton Ga., Manuel Bailey and wife, Mercedes of Washington Ga.; two grandsons, Owen and Jonas Brantley; three step granddaughters, Toni Callaway and husband, Tom, Patricia Massey and husband, Chris and Abby Bailey; two step-grandsons, Jason Bailey and wife, Erin, Scotty Roberson and wife, Mandy; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Audrey P. Fleming and Dorothy Partridge, both of Lincolnton; brother, Earl Partridge and wife, Lou of Lincolnton.

Serving as pallbearers were Andy Pollard, Alvin E. Hawes, William R. Butler, Allen Partridge, Robert L. Partridge Wayne Partridge, Stan Partridge and William Partridge. Serving as honorary pallbearers were members of American Legion Post #194.

If so desired memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1303, Lincolnton, GA. 30817.

You may sign the family online guestbook at www.rees-funeral home.com. Rees Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.