Lalbhai Nagindas Patel

Lalbhai Nagindas Patel, 78, of Asheville, died Thursday, March 30, 2023 in his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born in India, he is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Parvati L Patel; two sons: Sanjit and Dharmesh L Patel; and two grandchildren: Aneeka and Lokesh S Patel.

Services will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. A visitation and prayer service will be held from 5 PM to 6 PM on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Both will be livetreamed below this obituary.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Lalbhai’s name to a charity of one’s own choice.

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