Lawrence G. Brendle

Lawrence G. Brendle

Franklin - Lawrence G. Brendle, 81 of Franklin passed away Saturday, October 2 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County and the son of the late Lawrence G. Brendle Sr., Nell Rickman Brendle and Raymond Sanders, step-father. He was married for 57 years to Evelyn Ray Brendle. He was a member of Prentiss Baptist Church. After graduating from Franklin High School he served in the US Air Force for two years.. He was a salesman for Slacks Auto Parts, Auto Parts and Equipment Company and part owner and salesman for Motor Parts and Equipment Company. He worked ar Belden Electric Cord Products and was a salesman for McClure-Dills Tractor Co. of Clyde. NC. Lawrence was an avid gardener and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a member of American Legion Post 108.

In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters, Teresa Hall and her husband Ralph of Greensboro, June Hodgin and husband Jack and Jean Poindexter and husband Carroll both of Franklin. Seven grandchildren, Christopher Cheek, Matthew Green, Mark Green, Andrew Hall, Darrell Hodgin,Kecia Hursey and Justin Poindexter and fourteen great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jacob and Daniel Hall.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday October 4, 2010 in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with the Rev. Lloyd Fish officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be held at Prentiss Baptist Church Cemetery

The family will recieve friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday evening at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Westcare Hospice, 132 Sylva Plaza, Sylva, NC 28779

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.