Frank B. Earley
March 20, 1935 ~ December 30, 2019
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Frank B. Earley, 84, of Fox Rd., Fairview, left the world peacefully at his home on Monday, December 30, 2019, surrounded by his wife of 26 years and family.
He was the son of the late William and Sally Earley. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Betty Whitaker and Dot Summerfield; and brother, Grady Earley.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Fox Earley; daughter, Barbara Earley, of Hendersonville; son, Carroll Earley (Jamita) of Tennessee; step-daughters, Linda Peek Conner (Mike), of Albuquerque, NM, and Angela Peek Lloyd (Tommy), of Fuquay-Varina, NC; special niece, Marie Whitaker Hensley; six grandchildren, four step-grandsons, and nine great-grandchildren.
His family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Friday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Cane Creek Cemetery. The Rev. H.D. Houck and Johnny Clements will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 212 Bethany Church Rd., Fairview, NC 28730.
Services
Visitation: January 3, 2020 12:30 pm - March 31, 2026 1:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Graveside Service: January 3, 2020 2:00 pm
Cane Creek Cemetery
Charlotte Hgwy., US 74
Fairview, NC 28730
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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Our prayers & thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. Love Charlie & Gail Austin
We offer our condolences to Phyllis and Frank’s families.
He was a friend as well as a relative.
Phyllis and family you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike & Carolyn Lippard
Sorry to hear of Uncle Frank passing. My love and prayers are with the family.
Prayers for the family.I am so sorry for your loss
Phyllis you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers 🙏
Love ya my dear friend! May God bless all of you during this difficult time and always! Sending my prayers and love.
I love you Daddy you will be missed.
Barbara, sending you my deepest sympathy. I know how much you loved your daddy and how much he loved you. Prayers for peace. Sincerely.
Phyllis and family,
So sorry to here of the passing of Frank. We could not be at services due to Illness. You are in our prayers and thoughts. Love you.