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Carl Thomas
Lasley Jr.
Carl Thomas Lasley Jr., 86, of Charlottesville, died on Monday, May 3, 2010, at his home.
He was born in Charlottesville on January 2, 1924, the son of the late Carl Thomas Lasley Sr. and Bessie Smith Lasley. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Lasley Barksdale; and a niece, Elizabeth Ashby Sebastian.
Mr. Lasley was a retired Building Contractor after operating Lasley Construction Company for more than 24 years. He attended local schools and was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He served in the Armed Forces overseas during World War II under General Patton's 3rd Army, 89th division and remained in the Military Intelligence Reserve.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #60 AF & AM. Piedmont Shrine Club, ACCA Temple Shrine and a former member of the Charlottesville Albemarle Jr. Chamber of Commerce, Thomas Jefferson Lions Club and Farmington Country Club.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Hortense Day Lasley of Charlottesville; a daughter, Anne Lasley Mykich and her husband, Robert; three sons, Carl Thomas Lasley III and his wife, Lynn, of Waynesville, North Carolina, Robert Day Lasley and his wife, Ingrid, of Northville, Michigan, Richard Lee Lasley of Nashville, Tennessee; seven grandchildren, Carl Thomas Lasley IV, Colin Tate Lasley, Carla Geer Morris, Caitlin Day Lasley, Keith Allen Morris, Alec Jordan Lasley, and Roselyn Brannon Lasley; two nieces, Mary Biggers Knauer and Stuart Bain.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2010, at the Hill and Wood Funeral Home with Reverend Al Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Monticello Memory Gardens.
The family suggests that memorial be made to the Charlottesville Albemarle S.P.C.A., Hospice of the Piedmont. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Dare County Hospice of North Carolina, Outer Banks.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Beth Wilson
May 9, 2010
Ann, Carla and Keith,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. God bless all of you.
Love,
Beth Mawyer Wilson and Family
Norma McNair
May 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. May you all offer each other love and care.
Henry & Denise Mykich
May 6, 2010
Anne and Bob, Denise and I are saddened by your loss. We are so glad that you were able to act on his last two wishes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peggy Lawrence
May 6, 2010
I am so sorry about your loss. May you find comfort in all the good memories as you go thru your healing process. God Bless you and family.
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Stephanie Lee
May 6, 2010
Hortense,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
May 5, 2010
Anne Bob and family-Our prayers are with you and your family. Love Laura, Rick, Molly and Erin
Jenny King
May 5, 2010
Our love and support are with all of you- now and always.
Jenny and Robert.
Eddie, Michelle & Lindsey Hottinger
May 5, 2010
"Dear Lasley family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so glad to have had the opportunity to share fellowship with Mr. Lasley & family at Lasley UMC. May God bless, comfort and keep you during this time."
May 5, 2010
Dear Hortense and Anne: My deepest sympathy at the passing of Carl. My God sustain you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,Paul Wood
Steve Moazed
May 5, 2010
Dear Bob and the Lasley family,
While I knew your dad was a great guy I did not know what an impressive bio he had. He is truly of the "greatest generation" and I am grateful to call his son my friend. Best wishes to all your family.
FORREST & BECKY HYRE
May 5, 2010
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
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