Allan Morse
August 23, 1967 ~ March 16, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Charles Allan Morse, 52, of Arden, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.
Allan was born August 23, 1967 in Asheville. He was a graduate of Enka High School, and NC State University with a degree in electrical engineering, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. He was employed with the Eaton Corporation for 27 years, and also worked as an Engineer for Siemens Industry.
Allan loved music, and was a member of the Central United Methodist Church choir, and formerly sang with the Asheville Symphony Chorus. Allan owned Sante Wine Bar and extended into his love of food and wine with his friends.
Surviving are his parents, Charles Worth Morse and Evon Taylor Morse; sister, Teresa Spivey and her husband, Dale; niece, Shelby Spivey; nephew, Garrett Spivey; 3 aunts, Gayle Williams, Lila Bostian (Eddie) and Virginia Taylor; and many cousins and friends.
Graveside services for Mr. Morse will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, at Piney Mountain United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family requests if you are experiencing symptoms of illness to please respectfully decline attending.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the United Way or to a charity of your choice.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: March 19, 2020 11:00 am
Piney Mountain UM Church Cemetery
14 Piney Mountain Church Rd.
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-3031
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Allan was a student at Sand Hill Middle. An excellent student both academically and in character! It was such a pleasure to have him as a student! Love and prayers for his precious family! 🙏❤️
I am saddened to hear about Allan. He was such a bright student when he was at Sand HIll and I will miss all his posts of the good food pictures he contiuously posted on FB. The last time I saw him and talked to him was at Cheddars and he was dining with his mom and dad. RIP Allan – you will be missed. Prayers for the family!
I am sorry for your loss. Praying for The family’s peace in this chaotic time.
My heart aches for you, dear Evon. We cannot start to understand your safeness. Love you and yours
Dear Teresa and family,
I was very saddened to hear of your brother’s passing. He will be sorely missed. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss
Praying for the family.
So sorry to hear of Allan’s passing. I have known Allan most of his life, starting at Sand Hill and through Enka High and on to NC State. He was a very bright young man and very focused on school. We shared the vast majority of classes and had kept in touch after college off and on until connecting on FB. We had chatted a few times. He will be missed, but I’m sure Big Al will be singing in that chorus and ready to welcome me when I get there. Prayers to his family for comfort.
Prayers for all.
Truly sorry to hear this. Prayers and love for the family. Brenda and Mike Parris
My sincerest condolences to his family.
Charles, Evon, Teresa and family… I am so sorry for your loss! I have very fond memories of times spent together with Allan at Enka and NC State. Allan was an exceptional friend to many, a Christian brother and a very good man! With great affection, he will always be Big Al to me. Big Al – you are missed! Praying God’s peace for each of you in the days ahead.
Sending my deepest condolences to your family. Praying for peace & comfort during these difficult times.
God Bless you all !!
We were so sorry to hear of Allan’s passing. Memories of him as a young boy visiting with family at 60+- at Oak Forest, very polite and smart. Keeping your family in our prayers. Veronica & Leonard Crook
Oh, I am so, so saddened by this news. Just recently saw Allan at ACT’s production of “Fantasticks”. It was always a time for catching up on his travels, what food and wine he was enjoying, and what he was doing musically. He was a dedicated member of my choir at Arden Presbyterian for many years and was a stand out in our tenor section each week and in our annual Singing Christmas Tree. What a tragedy…so young and talented! He will be so missed! Kathie and I send our love and prayers to the family!!
To Allan’s Family and loved ones: It was always a pleasure working with Allan at Eaton. Such a fine young man and know that he will be missed by so many. Prayers for all during this difficult time.
Charles, Evon, Teresa and family… I am so sorry for your loss! I have fond memories of times spent together with Allan at Enka and NC State. Allan was an exceptional friend to many, a Christian brother and a very good man! With great affection, he will always be Big Al to me. Big Al – you are missed! Praying God’s peace for each of you in the days ahead
Teresa and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I understand what you are going thru and my heart is breaking for you.
So very sorry 💔 to hear of Allan’s passing…. What a shock, he was so young 😢.
Allan definitely left his mark on the Asheville Community in music circles as well as the food/wine industry.
He will be missed by all.
Prayers for all of the family during these difficult days…..
So sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. I saw him just a few weeks ago and really enjoyed catching up with him on work and on outside interests. He was always smiling and fun. Alan will be missed.
My sincere condolences for everyone. I was so shocked to hear of this. Prayers for everyone.
Dear Charles and Evon,
I don’t have adequate words to express how sorry I am to learn of the loss of your son. I pray you have God’s peace that passes understanding.
Allan and I go back a long way with his support and leadership at United Way. We worked closely in so many ways. He was a leader in public policy not only locally but statewide to make our community and state a better place for all. I will miss his energy, his smile, and his determination. So sorry for all who were close to him.
Praying for your family during this difficult time. We loved the music Alan was part of each Sunday during our time at Arden Presbyterian and especially The Singing Christmas Tree.
Dear dear friends…..my heart is breaking for you,as we understand the loss of a child…..hold fast to your memories,and the love ,and good times….it is what gets us around the corner. It is not easy,but as you held us gently in your arms,so too we are holding you . God bless you!!
Another Leaf Has Fallen
Another leaf has fallen,
another soul has gone.
But still we have God’s promises,
in every robin’s song.
For he is in His heaven,
and though He takes away,
He always leaves to mortals,
the bright sun’s kindly ray.
He leaves the fragrant blossoms,
and lovely forest, green.
And gives us new found comfort,
when we on Him will lean.
Unknown
I worked with Allan when he was at Eaton and we worked together at the IEEE Switchgear Assemblies Standards meetings. My fondest memories of Allan: We had a tradition of going out and singing Karaoke after our Wednesday night social events at the IEEE meetings. He always sang “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond. He loved to sing. We will miss you Allan. I pray God’s peace and mercy for his family and friends and may the Almighty God comfort his family during this time of mourning.
I was so sorry to hear of Allan’s passing. I know you all are heart broken. Allan and I sang tenor together at Arden Presbyterian. We often sat together in choir. He had just a great voice and I would always listen for his voice because he always had the right note. He was such a friendly person and it was always a delight to see him. I’m praying for your comfort and that God will bless you all your days with Allan’s sweet memory.
To Charles, Evon, Teresa and the extended family – I was shocked and saddened to hear about Allan yesterday. Over the last several years, I have worked with Allan quite a bit, and was always impressed by his willingness to lead and attention to detail. But Allan was more than just another hard worker – he was always smiling, witty, and friendly. He will certainly be missed by all of us.
I have been, and will continue praying that God’s Holy Spirit will surround you with His love and peace during this trying time.
Like many others, I will miss his, knowledge and experience, jovial nature, and his karaoke antics.
My family will keep your family in our prayers during this difficult period.
Charles, Evon, and family, Our hearts hurt for you. Allan must have been an exceptional man. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers. Our sincere condolances, Bill and Earlene Holbrook
Buddy & Evon,
Ruthie & I are so sorry to hear of Allan’s passing. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Robbie & Ruthie Dempsey
I am colleague of Allan in Siemens Germany and interacted with him through long distance online meetings since 2017, unfortunately I never met Allan in person.
In these 3 years, Allan left a deep impression on me of his nice jovial nature, and very sincere and very dedicated person in his work…
He was full of energy and passion for his job that this created a vibrant atmosphere during meetings, this bringing positive results.
We have lost a very dear friend, a wonderful colleague and I am going to miss him always as he left our team so suddenly and very very untimely…
I pray to God to rest his kind soul in peace and give strength to family and friends to bear this irreparable loss.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
My most sincere regards. Allan played the clarinet in the Land of the Sky Symphonic Band for years and was the treasurer on the board of directors. Allan was a fine musician and kept the bands finances year after year, election after election. He always had a smile on his face and kind words for his friends. The memories I have of Allan will always be of good times and good music. He was the other red head in band.
Sincerely,
Bob Lee
Remember him as being kind and working very hard for Oak Forest Church! Will miss not being able to him again.
You will be missed by all those who you touched with your life. All our love to your family,
Our love and prayers. Howard and Jean
Charles Evon and Teresa.
We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Allans passing. Cant even pretend to know what you all are going through. But know so many people care and love you all. We pray that God will you strength love and.courage to get through this. I’m sure you have so many great memories. He was such an upstanding man. We will keep you in our thoughts.
Howard and Jean Fender
We are so sorry to hear about your sad news. We can’t begin to know what you are going through, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, Buddy, Evon and family.
2 Timothy 4:6-8 reads:”…the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Therefore there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day…”
The scripture says: There is a time to be born and a time to die. And when my time comes to die an angel will be there to comfort me. He will give me peace and joy even at that most critical hour and usher me into the presence of God, and I will dwell with the Lord forever.”
Dear Family, just know my heart aches for you during this most difficult time in your lives. May God fill your hearts with His Grace, Mercy, Peace, Love, and Healing.
My Love and Blessings from a longtime friend,
I am so sad to hear this. Allen and I had many hours of fun playing clarinet in LOS band over many years. He was a good friend and always had a smile. My heart goes out to his family with love and prayers
I went to Sand Hill and Enka will Allan. I remember him being so kind and friendly throughout school, always with a smile on his face. Reading the other posts, it doesn’t look like he changed but grew into even a better person. So sorry for your loss. Michelle Sprinkle
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do for you, please give me a call. I always thought a lot of Allan.
Buddy, Evon & Family
We are so deeply sadden to hear of Alan’s passing. I know our words won’t give you comfort but that you will have comfort in knowing that he is with his savior. You are in our prayers, God bless you.
Mike & Geri Robinson
Dear Evon and Charles,
Jim and I just read that Allan passed away on Monday! We are shocked and so very sad that you have lost your precious son! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May our many years of friendship help you to know that our love and support are there with you!
Dear Charles and Evon,
Jim and I were shocked and so sad to read that Allan passed away on Monday. May our many years of friendship help you to know that our love and support are with you at this very sad time. Since we are unable to attend the service at Piney Mountain, we look forward to celebrating the life of a very intelligent, loving and caring son at a future
time. Our hearts and prayers are with all your family.
I want to express my condolence to Allan’s family in a turbulent time like this. May God blesses his soul, he was such a good man!
I am sorry to hear the news of Big Al’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out the his family and friends as in time of need. Al was a very sweat person back in high school. I never had the pleasure of running into him since high school. RIP my friend.
Allan and I shared time together every six months at IEEE, or at Eaton employee meetings. One of the finest persons I have ever met. Let’s bless and always remember him in our hearts, mind and memories. Stephen
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Charles, Evon and Family,
I’m so sorry to learn about the loss of Allan. I had the opportunity to recruit him, out of NC State, as an Engineer on the Westinghouse/Eaton team. He was an exceptional individual in all regards and you both can be proud of raising such a son. May God bless you with His and kindness during this trying time. I will keep you both in my prayers and offer a personal condolence in the near future. David King
Allan was always the perfect gentleman. He will be missed but never forgotten by all who had the honor of knowing him. My sincerest condolences at this very sad and difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the family. Allen will be deeply missed. He was a very generous supporter of our local Meals on Wheels.
I am so sorry to learn of Allan’s passing. He was a talented tenor in our chancel choir at Central United Methodist Church. May memories of happier times bring peace to his family and friends.
Mary Jane Edwards
We are so sorry about your son Lord Bless you all praying for you all
So sorry to hear about Allan; I cherished his beautiful tenor voice right behind me in choir, his humor and smile. Prayers for your family.
Deep unspeakable grief . . . in this unimaginable loss. Allan was our dear and close friend with whom many wonderful times were shared. His intelligent kindness and warm caring over many years has no doubt touched many. We are most grateful for his fine friendship and example . . . and honored to pass on his legacy of goodness. Our thoughts and prayers gently embrace his close family though these difficult days.
With much love,
King and Johanna
So sad. I hope Allan knew how well liked he was. I hope the family gets some comfort in knowing that Allan was so well liked, as is obvious from the number of tributes he has received in this little space. I know more people have been touched by Allan and his passing. I knew Allan from the Asheville Symphony Chorus (ASC). He was my treasurer and Board member when I was President and on the Board. He gave wise advice even when it might have been against the prevailing feeling, keeping us along the best path. I appreciated his honest opinions and counsel. I was sad when he moved away and no longer able to sing with us. An excellent voice that we missed when he left, and now a greater loss for all of us. So sad.
I am so sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. Watching him grow up next door and hearing such good things about him over the years, makes it even harder to believe he is gone. I will be praying for Gods great blessings of comfort and peace to surround you during this difficult time. My love and sympathy to all the extended Morse family. I have fond memories of my good neighbors.
Eternal rest, grant unto him oh Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Charles and Evon – my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your son’s passing and will continue to be with you in the days and weeks ahead. You were so proud of him and his accomplishments. What a wonderful son! May all your memories give you peace.
Evon, Buddy and Teresa- John and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Allan was one of the smartest people I have ever met, and a good person. I have not seen him in years, but I know he will be missed deeply by his family. Stay strong in knowing you will see him in heaven again someday.