Nicholas Francis Serge

MOREHEAD CITY - Mr. Nicholas Francis Serge, 89, formerly of Walnut Cove, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born in New York City to the late John Charles and Georgianna Thompson Serge. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Morehead City. Mr. Serge was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired from being Walnut Cove Town Clerk in 1980. He enjoyed spending his retirement golfing and fishing with his friends at the coast. Preceding him in death was his wife, Virginia F. Serge. Surviving are three children, Richard Serge of Advance, Marion Serge of Rockfield, Md., and Lynne Doby and husband Sherrill of King; a sister, Lucille Anastasio of Lake Ronkonkomo, N.Y.; six grandchildren, Sharon and John Doby, Paul and Trip Warren and Cindy and Richard Serge; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, at Christ Episcopal Church in Walnut Cove. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 476, Walnut Cove, NC 27052. Burroughs Funeral Home is assisting the Serge family.