Ronald Clark Jarvis

Ronald Clark Jarvis, 74 of Macedonia Dr., Asheville, died on Friday, March 4, 2011, at his residence. A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Jarvis was the son of the late George Washington and Bonnie Clark Jarvis. He was also preceded in death by his son, Steven George Jarvis, and his sister, Patricia Youngblood. Mr. Jarvis loved spending time outdoors in the sun. He also loved music, particularly listening to gospel music and playing the piano. He retired from Asheville Oil Co., and most recently owned and operated Clark's Grocery. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Polly Stevens Jarvis; daughter, Tammy Jarvis Wyatt and husband Bob; sister, Joan Calvin; grandchildren, Amy and Justin Wyatt; and great-granddaughters, Ariana Nowak and Jasmine Edmonds. A funeral service for Mr. Jarvis will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at Victory Baptist Church with the Revs. Mark Chase and Larry Sprinkle officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Wyatt, Kaleb Sherlin, Bobby Dale Fisher, Joey Youngblood, Scott Calvin, and Andrew Chase. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.