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Something Beautiful Remains
(Author Unknown)
The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet it echoes on in sweet refrains….
For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.
We have lost many members of our class. Our sympathies are extended to all of their families as they are dearly missed.
Roger Sherman Porter
1993-03-14
Roger Sherman Porter
Swannanoa – Roger Sherman Porter, 49, of Swannanoa died Sunday, March 14, in a local hospital.
A native of Asheville, he had attended Clyde A. Erwin High School. He was a Navy veteran and a member of the National Rifle Association and Green Memorial United Methodist Church. He was the inventor and held a patent for a Universal Grease Fitting for automotive and mechanical purposes. He was employed as a security guard with Security Forces, Inc.
He was a son of the late Johnny and Thelma Hampton Porter.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Norman Porter; two stepdaughters, Dana Corsetti of Dothan, Ala., and Brenda...
William Carroll Rogers
1949-08-07 2024-01-08
WILLIAM "W.C" CARROLL ROGERS
Sunday, August 7, 1949 - Monday, January 8, 2024
William “W.C” Carroll Rogers, age 74, passed away at his home surrounded by those he loved on January 8, 2024. W.C. was born August 7, 1949, in Buncombe County to the late Thomas Hoyle Rogers and the late Lethia Sluder Rogers and loved growing up among the mountains where he was born and raised.
W.C. was a well-known figure in the Leicester Community. As we recall his great passion as a devoted farmer and cattleman, we remember his ability to garden and raise all types of crops and vegetables, flowers, all types of berries which he hand-picked himself. His garden was widely known. The special...
James Rogers
1949-09-07 2020-12-09
Obituary for James Charles Rogers
James Charles Rogers (Jimmy), age 71, passed away at home on the morning of Thursday, December 10, 2020 from Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Leicester, NC on September 7, 1949 and was the son of the late Floyd and Annie Buckner Rogers. He was married to Parry Rosen Rogers for 43 years. James was educated in Asheville and earned his Associates Degree while working as a Supervisor with Square D for 33 years. In addition to his wife, Parry of Asheville, James is survived by two brothers, Wayne and David Rogers, nieces, and nephews. Because of Covid19 restrictions, the family will have a private graveside inurnment at Green Hills Ce...
Bryan Keith Shelley
1949-02-25 2010-02-09
James Kaywood Smart
1949-07-13 2018-07-30
James "Kaywood" Smart went home to be with our heavenly Father on July 30, 2018. He leaves behind a lifetime of memories and adventures spent with family and friends. Kaywood will always be remembered for his big smile, love of his family, and love for corvettes. He cherished the many friendships he acquired over his lifetime. His greatest pleasure was to enjoy time spent with his only grandson, Scotty Kaywood Hicks.
Kaywood was the owner of J. K. Smart's Towing. He was a life-long native of Buncombe County and a 1967 graduate of Clyde A. Erwin High School. Mr. Smart was also a veteran of the
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Joyce Marie Sprouse
1949-08-20 2016-01-03Joyce was born on August 20, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. Joyce was a resident of Greer, South Carolina at the time of passing. Private Family Services will be held at the home of her brother and sister in law Calvin and Robin Sprouse, 2355 Buck Horn Road, Greer SC 29651.
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