DEATHS FUNERALS B4 ASHEVILLE CITIZEN- -TIMES Tuesday, June 18, 1996 FUNERALS TODAY Name, Residence Time Location Charles Fincannon, Spindale 11 a.m. Spindale United Methodist Gertrude Patton, Franklin 11 a.m. Bryant James Wicker, Brevard 2 p.m. Moore Exan Stafford, Spruce Pine 11 a.m. Pine Branch Baptist Thad Dotson, Oakley 11 a.m.
Gashes Creek Baptist Frederick Edwards, Bryson City 2 p.m. Bill Moody Stanley Williams, Asheville 2 p.m. Skyview Memorial Park James Logan, Canton 2 p.m. Harris Chapel A.M.E. Zion Vessin Cole, Swannanoa 2 p.m.
Penland Dollie Hudgins, Rutherfordton 2 p.m. Pleasant HIll Baptist Helen Budahl, Chullowhee 4 p.m. Shepherd of the Hills Roy Shamhart, Black Mountain 2 p.m. First Christian Pearl Mitchell, Asheville 7 p.m. Ray Allen Gary Allen, Hayesville 8 p.m.
Ivie Kathryn Spurling, Canton 2 p.m. Wells Winnie Roberts, Murphy 11 a.m. Townson Rose Edwin Mosteller, Hayesville 6 p.m. Frank Rose Sr. Memorial Chapel Colin Donaldson, Brevard 11 a.m.
Gillespie- Evergreen Cemetery Marshall Wilson, Mars Hill 2 p.m. Capps KATHRYN SPURLING CANTON Kathryn Cody Spurling, 59, of 1736 Dutch Cove Road, formerly of Waynesville, died Sunday, June 16, 1996, at Haywood County Hospital. A native of Haywood County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Spurling and Saba Wilson Cody of Canton. She worked in the accounting department at Dayco Corp. She was the wife of the late Robert Spurling and a member of Morning Star United Methodist Church where she was formerly an organist.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her sons, Jeff and Greg Spurling of Canton; grandson, Sam Spurling of Canton; sister, Caroline Muse of Waynesville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Wells Funeral Home, Canton, with the Rev. Dr. Robert Kerr officiating.
Burial will be in Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Morning Star United Methodist Church, 507 Dutch Cove Road, Canton, N.C. 28716.
WINSLOW KING YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. Winslow Daniel King, 80, of Winslow King Road, Young Harris, died Monday, June 17, 1996, at his home. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Townson Rose Funeral Home, Murphy. LILLIAN PARKER CANTON Lillian Parker, 72, of 31 Orange Canton, died Sunday, June 16, 1996.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Balsam Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Wells Funeral Home, Canton.
AMANDA L. CRISP MURPHY Amanda L. Crisp, 100, of Wells Street, Murphy, died Monday, June 17, 1996, in a Murphy hospital. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy.
ROBERT SMITH SYLVA Robert Calvin Smith, 47, of Chiefland, formerly of Jackson County, died Saturday, June 15, 1996, in Florida. Melton-Riddle Funeral Home, Sylva, will announce arrangements. MILAS GREENE NEWLAND Milas Greene, 71, of the Altamont Community, died Monday, June 17, 1996, in a Crossnore hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Webb Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Buck Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Cherokee Continued from page B1 velopment. Monday's ceremony marked what participants said is an unusual degree of cooperation between the tribe and archaeologists and Warren Wilson's intention to have remains taken from the site during earlier excavations reburied there.
Native Americans have sometimes said that archaeologists did not treat their ancestors' remains properly. Cherokee tribal officials will be involved in work on the site JERRY C. ORR KILLEEN, Texas Services retired Lieutenant Col. Jerry C. Orr, 67, of Harker Heights, Texas, were held May 29 in Killeen, Texas.
Rev. Jack Milligan officiated. The body was cremated and burial was in Fort Leavenworth, Kan. He was born Nov. 2, 1928, in Andrews.
He earned a bachelor's degree from Clemson University and a master's degree from the University of South Florida. He retired from the U.S. Army after 24 years of service. In his career, he received many awards and decorations. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Orr. Survivors include his daughters, Kathleen Dickinson of Florida, Bonnie Marler of Kansas, Candace Clark of Missouri; sisters, Janice Moore of Georgia, Annie Lee Orr of Candler; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. HORACE PHILLIPS BAKERSVILLE Horace Phillips, 81, of Wing Road, died Sunday, June 16, 1996, at his home. He was the son of the late Samuel L. and Gertrude Chandler Phillips Sr.
He was a member and deacon of Lily Branch Baptist Church. A board member of ASCS for 30 years, he won the Outstanding Achievement in Agriculture award in 1972. He was a member of Bakersville Masonic Lodge and Mountaineer Shrine Club. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Riddle Phillips; daughter, Phyllis Duncan of Spruce Pine; son, Harold Philof Bakersville; brother, Sam Phillips of Spruce Pine; grandchildren, Cynthia Gibbs, Jeff and Sam Phillips; two stepgrandchildren; six greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Lily Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Williams officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with graveside rites conducted by Bakersville Masonic Lodge The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Webb Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lily Baptist Church, Route 3, 157, Bakersville, N.C.
28705. MARGUERITE HAMILTON WESTMINSTER, S.C. Marguerite Vinson Hamilton, 74, of 304 Choestoea Road, Westminster, formerly of Candler, died Friday, June 14, 1996. Graveside services were held Monday in First Baptist Memorial Park. Sandifer Funeral Home, Westminster, was in charge of arrangements.
WINNIE ROBERTS MURPHY Winnie Clayton Ear- ley Roberts, 93, of Murphy, died Sunday, June 16, 1996. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Townson Rose Funeral Home, Murphy. Burial will be in Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery, Brasstown. this summer.
"I never thought I'd get to the point where I would get along with an archaeologist," Joyce Dugan, principal chief of the Eastern Band, told the crowd. Dugan said she hopes the respect with which remains at the site are being treated will serve as an example to others dealing with Cherokee remains. The Macon County controversy, which ended with a decision not to remove remains, shows it is not always easy to win respect for Cherokee wishes, Dugan said. "Our fight, our battle, has just begun," she said. Brevard to review cable TV franchise FROM STAFF REPORTS BREVARD Brevard City Council will review Sylvan Valley CATV': 20-year franchise agreement three years early at the request of the Brevard cable company.
Company President Charles Pickelsimer Jr. told council Monday the company wants to spend $2 mil- HARVEY LEE BREWTON SR. Harvey Lee Brewton 81, of 127 Carroll died Saturday, June 15, 1996, in an Asheville hospital. Born in Spartanburg, S.C., he lived In Asheville most of his life. He was the son of the late John and Gertrude Brewton.
He retired from Matthews Ford with more than 30 years of service. He was a member of the 20th Century Lodge a faithful servant and member of Gaston Street Church Harvey Brewton mother-in-law, Charleston, S.C.; Bratton of Asheville; one of whom he Marlon Brewton Louis, several dren, nieces and for Services will day at Gaston with Brother Ivory ing. Burial will be The family will the home, 127 The body will len Funeral Service, Asheville, the service. Brewton of Christ. He was a foster parent to more than 100 children who came through his home, one whom he raised, Renee Stover.
He Is survived by his wife, Sarah McElveen Brewton; son, Harvey Lee Brewton Jr. of Asheville; daughter, Delois Brewton Collins of Asheville; Maggie McElveen of niece, Wilhelmina B. 12 grandchildren, raised in the home, Patterson of St. great-grandchilnephews. be at 1 p.m.
WednesStreet Church of Christ Hunter Jr. officiatin Sunset Cemetery. receive friends at Carroll Ave. remain at Ray Al127 McDowell until one hour before FELIX M. FREEMAN FELIX M.
MARION Felix M. Freeman, 73, of Nebo, died Sunday, June 16, 1996, at McDowell Hospital, Marion. A native of Henderson County, he was born May 13, 1923. He was a son of the late Robert Ranson Freeman and Elzadie Padgett Freeman. He retired from Burlington Industries and was a U.S.
Air Force veteran serving in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jean Searcy Freeman; son, Christopher Dale Freeman of Nebo; daughter, Brenda Jean Freeman Bowman of Nebo; brother, Robert Freeman of Nebo; sisters, Effie Gibson of Old Fort, Elmorrow "Red" Fender of Nebo, Opal Buchanan of Asheville, Myrtle Buchanan of Delaware; four grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Westmoreland Funeral Home with the Revs. Allen Jackson and Ray Stockton officiating.
Burial will be in McDowell Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. EDWIN MOSTELLER HAYESVILLE Edwin Dean Mosteller, 62, of Route 4, Hayesville, died Sunday, June 16, 1996. Services will be at 6 p.m.
Tuesday at Frank Rose Sr. Memorial Chapel, Hayesville. Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Townson Rose Funeral Home, Hayesville.
MARSHALL C. WILSON MARS HILL Marshall C. Wilson, 94, of Route 2, Mars Hill, died Saturday, June 15, 1996. A native of Yancey County, he retired as a machinist with General Motors. He was a member of Paint Gap Baptist Church.
He was a son of the late Nelson and Lula Creson Wilson. He also was preceded in death by his son, Ernest Burleson. He is survived by his wife, Virgie Burleson Wilson; sons, Vernon Wilson of Mio, Joe Wilson of Sterling Heights, sisters, Rosie McPeters of Burnsville, Hattie Blevins of Marion, Madge McGowan of Michigan, Elsie Yates of Kentucky; brother, Walter Wilson of Burnsville; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Capps Funeral Home with the Revs.
Seth Metcalf and Arthur Ammons officiating. Burial will be in Paint Gap Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. MARTHINE H.
MARZELL Marthine H. Marzell, of 5-A 1996. Hart Funeral Service will announce arrangements. LARRY WOODY MARION Larry Woody, 54, of Marion, died Sunday, June 16, 1996, in a Hendersonville hospital. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Talmadge and Bula Grindstaff Woody.
He also was preceded in death by his brothers, Edgle Woody and Eranious Woody Sr. He was an employee of Ethan-Allen in Old Fort. Surviving are his wife, Myrna Woody of Hickory; son, Randal Woody of Marion; sisters, Peggy Wyatt, Betty Wyatt and Willa Mae Suttles of Marion, Elaine Furr of Hickory, Louetta McKinney of Swannanoa; brother, Junior Woody of Burnsville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Double Island Baptist Church with the Rev.
Arthur Woody officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, Burnsville, where the body will remain until placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. At other times, the family will be at the home of Junior Woody.
REV. WALTER L. ROGERS FAIRVIEW The Rev. Walter Ledbetter Rogers, 89, formerly of Fairview and Weaverville, died Sunday, June 16, 1996, at Fleshers Fairview Health Care Center. A native of Haywood County, he lived In Buncombe County 1924.
He was a retired Baptist minister with more than 40 years of service, having formerly served as a pastor of Rev. Walter Rogers Tweed Rogers. He was preceded in death by his son, William B. Rogers. is survived by his wife, Norma Wildes Shelton Rogers; daughter, Mary Aileen Lynch of Charlotte; sons, Charles Wesley.
Rogers and Jerry Walter Rogers of Fairview; sister, Connie Penland of Asheville; six grandchildren; a great-grandson. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Revs. Howard Rogers, Bill Day, and Steve Rhinehart officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael Rogers, Chris Lynch, Shane Rogers, Jeremy Rogers, Kenneth Rogers and David Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. William Hamilton, Dan Harper, Rob Hudgins, Ross Merrell and Crawford Angel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Anders-Rice Funeral Home where body will remain until placed in church 30 the minutes before the service.
At other times, the family will be at the home of Charles Rogers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Veenie Ledbetter, 20 Ledbetter Circle, Fairview, N.C. 28730. COLIN DONALDSON BREVARD Colin Charles Donaldson, loving husband of Patricia Batten Donaldson, died Sunday, June 16, 1996, at his home in Brevard. Born in London, England, in 1925, he attended Wellington School and the London School of Building.
He served in the British Royal Navy in World War II. Colin, Patricia and Denise came to the United States in 1951, settling in Cleveland, Ohio. He became a U.S. citizen in 1956. A product development manager in the cutting tool industry, he began as an apprentice at Cleveland Twist Drill.
He retired from Precision Drill of Moutpelier, Ohio, in 1987. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Denise and Thomas Shepard of Bailey, Lindsay Donaldson of Denver, Richard and Ann Donaldson of Wilmington, Jennifer and Paul Knoepp of Franklin; grandchildren, Bryan and Holland Donaldson, Lillian and Patricia Knoepp; sisters, Valerie Hubbard of North Kingston, R.I., Rosemary Davies of Germantown, Md. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gillespie-Evergreen Cemetery. Moore Funeral Home, Brevard, is In charge of arrangements.
BARBARA CRAM BREVARD Barbara Ann Cram, 63, of 111 Walnut Hills Drive, died Sunday, June 16, 1996, at her home. A native of Cleveland, she was a daughter of the late Ernest Cady Wattenbarger and the late Gertrude Estelle Kile. She was a former paralegal and real estate broker. Surviving are her husband, Charles Cram; daughter, Jennifer Cook of Lilburn, son, Jeffrey Kile of Altamonte Springs, brother, James Wattenbarger of Cookeville, sister, Sara McDaris of Huntsville, three grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Pretty Place with the Rev. Marcus Dodson officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Moore Funeral Home, Brevard, Is in charge of arrangements. GARY LEE ALLEN HAYESVILLE Gary Lee Allen, 46, of Route 4, Hayesville, died Sunday, June 16, 1996, at his home.
A native of Cherokee County, he lived in Clay County for the past 22 years. He was the son of Sidney James and Marie White Allen of Andrews. He had been the owner and operator of Hill's One Stop and was a member of McClelland Cove Baptist Church, Andrews. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Mary Hill Allen; daughter, Lahoma Allen of the home; son, Nathan Allen of the home; sister, Linda Allen Tatham of Knoxville, brothers, Jackie James Allen of Snellville, Robert Allen of Marble, Billy Ray Allen of Andrews, Larry Allen of Murphy, Rex Allen of Charleston, W.Va. Services will be at 8 p.m.
Tuesday at Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville, with the Revs. Aud Brown and Doyce Waters officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sweetwater UnitMethodist Church Cemetery. Nephews will be pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville. Memorials may be made to Sweetwater United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, Hayesville, N.C. 28904. SWANNANOA Teague, 23, of 102 died Sunday, June 16, A lifelong resident County, he was the gene and Mary Anne He was a graduate School, class of 1991 degree In Industrial McDowell Technical He was employed by Jonathan Teague JONATHAN R.
TEAGUE TEAGUE Jonathan Reed Fountain Way, 1996. of Buncombe son of Eddie EuHyde Teague. of Owen High. and received a electronics from College in 1995. United Parcel Service and Home Depot.
In addition to parents, he is survived by his brother, Eddie Eugene Teague of Swannanoa; paternal grandfa*george Reed Teague of Swannanoa; fianChristy Moseman of Swannanoa. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Penland Sons Funeral Home, Swannanoa, with the Rev. Oder R. Anders officiating.
Burial will be in Mountain View Memorial Park, Black Mountain. Pallbearers will be Travis Salters, Eric Gilliam, Darrell Branch, Trey McDonald, Dale Teague, Brian Moseman, Bryan Burleson, Jamie Burleson and Brian Hall. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at the funeral home. ROMA CUPP Roma Alice Cupp, 88, a resident of Brooks- Home, died Thursday, June 13, 1996. She was a retired I United Methodist deaconess.
Born in Harrisonburg, she grew up in Fairfax, Va. She was a daughter of the late Hunter and Zadie Berry Cupp. She held degrees from George Washington University, Washington D.C., Scarritt College for Christian Workers, Nashville, and Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio: After serving six years at Bethlehem Center, Memphis, she joined the faculty of Scarritt College where she taught and supervised students preparing to serve as deaconesses and missionarles throughout the world. She was active in American Assoclation of University Women, League of Women Voters, United Nations Association, National Association of Social Workers and Church Women United. She was an active member of Central United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sister, Reba Cupp; brothers, Blair and Myron of Virginia. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Brooks-Howell Home with the Rev. Mark Weekley officiating. Burial will be in Harrisonburg, Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brooks-Howell Home Aqua-Therapy Pool Fund, 266 Merrimon Avenue, N.C. 28801. Morris Funeral Home, Merrimon Avenue, is in charge of arrangements. EVELYN N. FRADY SYLVA Evelyn N.
Frady, 75, of Appomattox, formerly of Sylva, died Sunday, June 16, 1996, at Lynchburg General Hospital after an extended illness. A native of Jackson County, she lived in Virginia for the past 20 years. She was the daughter of the late Kim and Sarah Jones Nations and a member of Buff Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Sidney Earl Frady; daughters, Linda F. Sellers of Columbus, Judy F.
Lambert of Dillsboro; son, James Eugene Frady Concord, sister, Byrdell Davis of Sylva; brothers, Ernest Nations of Sedro Woolley, Ruben and Johnny Nations of Aberdeen, five grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Melton-Riddle Funeral Home with the Rev. Eddie Stillwell officiating. Burial will be in Addie Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Addie Cemetery Fund, Shirley Beasley, 56 Lee Sylva, N.C. 28779. EULALA DRAKE Eulala Morris Drake, 86, died Saturday, June 15, 1996, at Givens Estates Health Care.
Born in Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar and Minnie Brown Morris and wife of John Lee Drake, who died in 1982. She was a certified nursing assistant formerly associated with Appalachian Hall. She was a member of Haywood Street United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and Homemakers Class. She Is survived by her daughter and son-In-law, Viola and Albert Wilds of Asheville; sisters, Bonnie Butler of Greenville, S.C., Nola Gunter and Mary Forbes of Newport, brothers, Grover Morris of Newport, Doyle Morris of Dayton, Ohio, Walter Morris of Paducah, grandsons and their wives, Albert and Mary Ann Wilds Timothy and Jenny Wilds; great-grandchildren, Evangeline Grace Wilds, Albert Wilds Ill and William Wilds. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at Haywood Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia Jenkins officiating. Memorials may be made to Givens Estates or to Haywood Street United Methodist Church. The family will be at the home of Albert and Viola Wilds, 150 Vance Crescent Ext. Groce Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
DR. ALBERT P. CLINE SR. CANTON Dr. Albert P.
Cline 95, of 36 Pennsylvania died Sunday, June 16, 1996, in a local nursing home. He was born Sept. 7, 1900, in the Gilkey Community of Rutherford County. He was the son of the late Cornelius F. Cline Sr.
and Effie Jones Cline. He was a retired dentist. He attended Trinity College now known as Duke University and graduated from Atlanta Southern Dental College in 1923. He began practicing dentistry in Canton in August of 1923. He married Virginia Smith of Madison, in December 1925.
He was active in dental practice until his retirement in December 1989. He was one of the original owners of Canton Medical Building. He was a lifetime member of Canton Civitan Club with more than 60 years of membership and was a member of Old Asheville Dental Study Club and past president of First District Dental Sockety. He was a life member of North Carolina Dental Society and American Dental Association. He was an original member of old Canton High School Athletic Association and had served many years as a member and chairman of the old Canton-Beaverdam School System.
He was a former member of Haywood County Board of Health and served a term as member of North Carolina State Board of Health. He served many years as chairman of Canton Recreation Commission and was a member of Canton Central United Methodist Church and was a former member of Citizens for Bon-A-Venture Cemeteries. He was Interested in hunting, fishing, farming, raising cattle and Tennessee Walking horses. He was a strong supporter of Canton and Pisgah high schools and their programs. He was preceded in death by his wife on Jan.
27, 1969. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia C. Thornhill of Canton; son, Dr. Albert P. Cline Jr.
of Canton; grandsons, Nick P. Cline of Shelby, Edward C. Thornhill of Canton; granddaughter, Carolyn Marth of Naperville, three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Canton Central United Methodist Church with the Revs.
J. Matthew Burton, C. Jack Caudill, Ralph L. Reed and Timothy P. McRee officiating.
Burial will be in Bon-A-Venture. Cemetery, Old Clyde Road. Nephews will be pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wells Funeral Home, Canton, where the body will remain until placed in the church for visitation from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday at the church. At other times, the family will be at the home, 36 Pennsylvania Ave. Memorials may be made to Lake Logan Cecil Volunteer Fire Department, Route 3, Canton, N.C. 28716 or to Bon-A-Venture Cemetery Paving Fund, 32 Rhoda Canton, N.C. MICHAEL VERNON MARS HILL Michael Ray Vernon, 55, of Murray Branch Road, Mars Hill, died Monday, June 17, 1996, at his home.
A native of Luling, Texas, he was an inventory clerk for Asheville Housing Authority and an Army veteran. He was the son of the late Harry and Gladys Mae Cuffle Vernon. He also was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Vernon. He is survived by his wife, Sally B. Vernon; daughter, Heather Vernon of Austin, Texas; stepdaughters, Carrie Frietshe of Arvada, Nancy Sue Spurlock of Venice, stepson, Randy Ryerrick of Greenville; brothers, David Vernon of Spring Hill, Richard Vernon of Mendon, Jerry Vernon of California.
No services are planned. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Madison, P.O. Box 909, Mars Hill, N.C. 28754. REV.
GEORGE F. THOMPSON SALUDA The Rev. George F. Thompson, 70, of 209 Holbert Cove Road, Saluda, died Monday, June 17, 1996, at his home. A native of Sylva, was the son of the late Henry Franklin and Elizabeth McMurray Thompson.
He attended Columbia Bible College and was a 1963 graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute, Hendersonville. He was honored with a doctor of divinity degree by Anchor Baptist Seminary in 1996. He loved his country and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Suffolk.
He was ordained to ministry by Friendship Baptist Church in 1958. He pastored churches in North Carolina and South Carolina for 30 years, the most recent being Mid-Way Bible Baptist Church, Brevard. He was preceded death by his son, David Thompson in 1993 and brothers, Lee and Homer Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Grace Justus Thompson; son, Frank Thompson Jr. of Lancaster, daughter and son-in-law, Marc and Wanda Mortensen of Miami, daughter-In-law, Elizabeth Thompson of Miami, brothers, John Thompson of Saluda, Calvin Thompson of Lynn; sister, Mildred Skelton of Saluda; grandchildren, Lance Thompson, Michelle, Marcus and Micah Mortensen, David Thompson Jr.
and Jessica Perez. Sorvices will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church, Hendersonville, with Dr. Buddy Mullinax, the Rev. Ray Aiken and the Rev.
Marc Mortensen officiating. Burial will be in Saluda City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Thos. Shepherd Son Funeral Directors.
The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Memorials may be made to Foothills Hospice, Tryon, or to Radio Station WGCR, Brevard. lion to $3 million replacing old coaxial cable transmission lines with space-age fiber optic cables for better quality. But he doesn't want to spend that kind of money on a franchise set to expire in 1999. The council could vote July 1, but the agreement will take successful passage on two separate readings before it could be signed..
