1943
2013
Raye Jarrett
Alexander - Raye Lee Jarrett, 69, of Alexander, peacefully departed after a courageous battle with cancer on February 10th at his home. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond E. and Adelle Karns Jarrett, of Bushnell, Florida and also his sister, Dawn Carson. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah Leigh Collins Jarrett; his children, Jason Lee Jarrett (Lori Carlisle), Aaron Lee Jarrett (Julie Birchfield), M'Lisa Leigh Jarrett (Bernard R. Pieroway); his brother, Michael Howard Jarrett (Lisa) of Bushnell, Florida; grandchildren, Kayla, Brittany, Melanie, Christopher, Nigel; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Haylee; and many nieces and nephews.
He was retired from BellSouth with 36 years, retired from the United States Army National Guard with a rank of Staff Sergeant, and retired as Chief from French Broad Volunteer Fire & Rescue with 22 years of service. Throughout his years of service he was recognized many times for his achievements.
He took the time to master many hobbies including playing the bagpipes, ships in a bottle, fishing and many, many, many more.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Anders-Rice Funeral Home, with Father Bill McLoughlin officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 - 2:45 PM Saturday prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial graveside rites will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. Those wishing to participate in the procession may gather with the family at Anders-Rice Funeral Home by 1:00 PM Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to French Broad Firemans Fund, 572 Fletcher Martin Rd, Alexander NC 28701 or Care Partners Hospice Services, 68 Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville NC 28803
To sign Mr. Jarrett's guestbook online, go to "Memorials" at www.andersrice.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Thinking of you Deborah wishing you peace from your loss and hoping that your children will let you have a life
March 11, 2013
We will miss you Uncle Bud. Love and prayers to Aunt Deborah,and Cousins, Jason,Aaron and M'lisa. We love you.
Lauren Willis
February 24, 2013
Sorry to hear about a great colleague passing. I will always remember the days raye served as chief at french broad fire dept. Thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Deborah, A.J. Jason, M'lisa.
stacy harris
February 20, 2013
I am thinking of you all and smiling at many great memories of Raye and his wonderful family. I am so blessed to have been a small part of ya'll's lives. I pray God will grant you peace and give you strength in the days ahead. In His Love.
Brenda Walker
February 18, 2013
Thinking of you all!!
Hollister Family
February 18, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family M'lisa and Deborah! May you find peace in the days to come!
Kim & Sam Hollister
February 18, 2013
My prayers are continuing for the family. I did not have the honor of getting to know him, but I did get to know M'Lisa and I am sure her compassion and strength is a reflection of Raye's influence. I look forward to meeting him in heaven one day. May God grant you all the comfort and peace you need during this difficult time.
Lynn Brooks
February 17, 2013
Debra, I am so saddened to hear about Rayes passing, Know that you and your family are in my thoughts at this very sad time...
Janet Burke
February 17, 2013
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