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NEWTON, N.C. - William John Montie, 92, of Newton, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at his residence.

He was born January 24, 1932 in Cuyahoga County, Ohio to the late Wilbert and Jean Montie. Bill was a United States Army veteran and retired as an attorney-at-law. He was a member of Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden. Bill found true joy in serving with and supporting Christian organizations and missionaries around the world, such as Word of Life, Gideons International, Faith Comes By Hearing, Moody Bible Institute and the Institute for Creation Research.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Lyn Paladino.

Those left to cherish his memory is his wife of 68 years Marilyn Ruth Matousek Montie of Newton; sons  Mark Montie and wife Linda of Dallas, Texas, Jeff Montie and wife Becky of Denver; brother Tom Montie and wife Geraldine Lewis of Knoxville, Tenn.; sisters Marsha Paladino of Medina, Ohio, Linda Norton and husband Gerry of Canton, Ohio, Lorna Gerhart and husband Glenn of Westerville, Ohio; grandchildren Steven Montie, Scott Montie, Blake Montie, Travis Montie, Grace Karjooy, Kristie Solano and Anna Montie; 12 great-grandchildren; seven nieces and nephews.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Word of Life Fellowship, PO Box 600, Schroon Lake, NY 12870 or Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church, 3273 Mt. Ruhama Church Rd., Maiden, NC 28650.

Condolences may be sent to the Montie family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com

Bennett Funeral Service of Newton, N.C. is serving the Montie family.

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