Elmer James Searle, Jr

Franklin, NC - Elmer James "Jay" Searle, Jr., age 82, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at his residence. He was a native of Wayne County, Michigan, the son of the late Elmer J. Searle, Sr. and Effie Fraser Searle. He was a US Navy Veteran and took part in Atomic Bomb testing. He was a retired mail carrier for the US Postal Service. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and loved being outside and raising chickens. He attended First Alliance Church,

He is survived by his wife, Joan Snider Searle; three daughters, Kay Campbell and husband Bill of Elk Road, CA, Cindy Roberts and husband Dewey of Carmichael, CA, and Jennifer Stanley and husband James of Franklin, NC; two step-sons, Karl Aughe of Florida and Keith Aughe of Virginia; one brother, Gerald Searle of Escanba, Michigan; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survives.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to First Alliance Church, 31 Promise Lane, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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