Dale Medlock Jr
March 3, 1954 ~ September 21, 2023
Dale Medlock, Jr., 69, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the WNC Baptist Home.
Born March 3, 1954, Dale was a son of the late Ernest Dale Medlock, Sr. and Sara Lyle Medlock. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Billie Marie Medlock Merritt and her husband Capt. Hardy Lee Merritt (Ret.), and a nephew, Glenn Harris.
Dale loved the beach, music, was an avid guitarist, and was a die-hard Tar Heel fan. He was a member of Bee Tree Christian Church, where he served as part of the worship band and he worked for Graybar Electric.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy Burnette Medlock and her brothers Malcolm Burnette (Jackie) and Billy Burnette, nephews and nieces, Jim Harris (Leslie), Holly Burnette Hawthorne (Aaron), Sally Burnette Hines (Alan), Bray Merritt (Heather) and Shae Burnette; and numerous great-nieces and nephews
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26 in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Revs. Alan Hines and Roger Rearden officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, https://hdsa.org/.
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Visitation: September 26, 2023 1:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Memorial Service: September 26, 2023 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Cindy I am so sorry for your loss of Dale; I remember the family gatherings as a child growing up going to Cindy and Dale’s; playing in the hot tub; playing with the cousins, and the Bee Tree Picnic’s at the Church. I have so many wonderful memories of Dale that I will cherish. My thoughts and prayers are with you Cindy and the family during this difficult time. Much love!
Dale was one of my best friends, from our fun times at Western Carolina University and ever since. He was a very generous and good Man and truly loved life and the Mountains of Western North Carolina. He knew every nook and cranny, and was a guide to discover beautiful places. Now he is a new guide in Heaven discovering new places!
Dale is in the loving arms of God and is trouble free. May you find comfort in the love of friends and family. Dale was an amazing man. I always loved to hear Cindy call him, “Mr. Medlock.”
I first met Dale at little Ingles on Haywood Rd. He was bagging groceries and we enjoyed talking while my aunt and Grandmother shopped. Imagine my surprise many years later when we met again and he was married to one of my coworkers Cindy. The first thing we said was “I know you!” While I am saddened by his death I am so glad he is no longer in pain and discomfort. My love goes out to Cindy and all the other family members.
Cindy, I am so very sorry for your loss, but Heaven gained a precious soul. Dale is not suffering anymore he has been set free of all that he had gone through for so long. My prayer’s are with you, and will continue to be. Love you, Teresa Putnam
Cindy, I’m very sorry to hear about Dale. He and I were childhood friends and made many memories. He introduced me to great music that I still listen to today. He will be truly missed.
So sorry to learn of Dale’s passing although it is a blessing in that he will no longer suffer with his infirmity. Though I did not visit with Dale I was kept in the loop by Mike Fisher who was obviously burdened with Dale’s situation. Dale was a gentle soul as was his Dad. He will be missed. I am sure he is celebrating his final resting place, as am I. RIP my friend!
Cindy we are thinking of you. Our prayers are for your comfort. We love you cuz!
I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray the sweet Holy Spirit of God will bring you His comfort and His peace in the name of Jesus Christ. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord which is far better. God bless you.
Our hearts are sad over losing such a wonderful friend as Dale. He was a great explorer, musician and comedian, who always found a funny side of any situation. We will miss you, buddy, very much and thanks to Cindy for taking such good care of him.