GREEN CREEK, NC - Herminio Maldonado Chavez, 49, of Green Creek, NC passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 in the Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills, Columbus, NC.Born in Mexico, he was the son of Atanacio and Rafaela Maldonado Chavez of Green Creek, NC. Mr. Chavez moved to America in 1983 and became a citizen in 1997. He worked at Hatch Plant (Milliken) in Columbus, NC. Mr. Chavez attended Renovation Baptist Church in Columbus, NC. He was a loving son, father, husband, brother, uncle, grand father, and friend. A valuable human being who fought cancer until the last minute, he had peace with Jehovah and believed that we will see each other again on the day of resurrection. Surviving in addition to his parents is his wife of 19 years, Maribel Chavez; two sons, Robert Chavez and Alan Chavez; two daughters, Karmen Uribe and Libby Chavez; one grandson, Anthony Uribe. He was one of 12 children.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 in the Green Creek First Baptist Church, Green Creek, NC with Dr. Don McIntyre officiating.Burial will be in the church cemetery.The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the McFarland Funeral Chapel.
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