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Asheville - Harold Desmond Addison, 90, of Asheville, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at J.F. Keever Solace Center.
Born in Pawtucket, RI to the late Harold and Florrie Unsworth Addison. Harold "Des" worked for American Enka and Buncombe County School System. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in WWII.
Other than his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Addison.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Martha Bell Addison; son, David Addison (Karen) and their daughter, Lauren, of Bentonville, AR; daughters, Diane Bryson (Mac) and their children, Adam, Andrew, and Amy of Marietta, SC and Donna Keebler (Stephen) of Wilmington; sister, Joan Jendra of Minneapolis, MN; and four great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held Monday at 10:00 a.m. at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Chapel. Rev. Michael Issacs will officiate and burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to J.F. Keever Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the family and the online memorial is available at grocefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Addison
March 19, 2015
Dear Martha, David, Diane, and Donna - I am sorry to hear about your loss! Fond memories of Mr. Addison and all of you from the days of Westminister Pres. I will pray that the Lord will be your source of strength and comfort! Praise Him for the hope of seeing Jesus and our loved ones again one day! Hugs, Leesa Patton Gibbs
Felicia Reeves
March 16, 2015
God blessed me the day he added you into my life. You will never be forgotten.May you spread your wings and fly.
March 16, 2015
David, Diane and family,
I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God be with you all.
Love,
Pam Watkins
March 16, 2015
David and Diane,
May God comfort you and your family in this time of grief.
Fred & Denise Lewis
Allen Queen
March 16, 2015
Mrs Addison, David, Diane, Donna and families, Sorry to hear of Mr Addison's passing. I have many fond memories of him while we were growing up in the Bull Mountain neighborhood. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. Love, Allen Queen
Dave & Diane Brinkley
March 16, 2015
David,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dave & Diane Brinkley
March 16, 2015
David,
We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
K L
March 16, 2015
Sorry for your loss!
Laura McSwain Firestone
March 15, 2015
David and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying you feel God's strength and encouragement during this time!
Marsha & Rick Bailey
March 15, 2015
David and family we are so sorry to hear about your dad.You and your family are in our prayers.
March 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My mom passed away in December so I know what you are going through. Nancy Crandall Hugg.
March 15, 2015
David, Diane, and family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know you have many years of fond memories with him to hold close in your hearts. Praying for your mother at this time for the loss of her lifelong companion.
Love,
Bonnie Britt
March 15, 2015
David and Diane I'm so sorry to read about your dad.
David Wright
Sam Baldwin
March 14, 2015
David, Karen, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sam
Jackie House
March 13, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of him working at Buncombe County Schools Maintenance Department.
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