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Fred Hyatt Obituary
Asheville - Fred Lee Hyatt, Jr., 83, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017, at The Laurels of Summit Ridge.
Born in Bryson City to the late Fred L., Sr. and Lessie Fuller Hyatt, he attended Western Carolina College and Fruitland Baptist Institute, received a Bachelors degree at Luther Rice Seminary and worked as bookkeeper for several paint companies in Asheville, including Sherwin-Williams Paint Co. Fred served in the Korean Conflict with the US Army and was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by step-son, Tim Lunsford.
Survivors include his wife Ann Shope Lunsford Hyatt; daughters, Nancy Jones and Leslie Tennent; step-children, Leroy, Keith and Theresa Lunsford, and Tammy Pressley; several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Tunnel Road chapel of Groce Funeral Home. The Revs. Sam McLamb and Jerry Shelton will officiate and the NC National Guard Memorial Team will provide military honors. Private burial will be in the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Center, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.
The online memorial is available at grocefuneralhome.com.
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Lolita Poore harrison
August 5, 2017
Mrs Ann, i got to know you and Mr Fred when my dad Cecil was put in the room with him.I want to thank you and Mr Fred for watching out for him. Mr Fred loved my dad, even though my dad lost all of his mobility due to a massive stroke. He was a 76 old baby, but that did not stop Mr Fred from watching out for him. I would like to thank you both for being there and just being such a wonderful friend. He was a good man.May god bless you all in your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all
Debbie DeBruhl
July 27, 2017
We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Fred. Please let your family know how much we love all of you and you are in our prayers. Debbie DeBruhl and family
Kevin Westmoreland
July 25, 2017
I'm sorry to hear about Fred's passing. For me, as a young man growing up, Fred was a good person to be around. He was a hard worker and always honest with me. Even if that meant sometimes telling me things I might not want to hear. I have fond memories of being at his home around his family. I have not seen him in years, but I have thought about him a lot. My prayers go out to Nancy and Leslie and the rest of the family.
July 24, 2017
My thoughts are with all the family. Fred was a great man, who I remember coming to Dad and Moms home for family gatherings. I love you and will keep the family in my prayers.
Love always, Starr Shope Allan & Jim Allan
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