Leroy Joseph Astling

Franklin, NC - LeRoy Joseph Astling, 66, formerly of Franklin began his second journey on April 8, 2013 when he was called home to be with our Lord. He began his first journey when he was born to the late John Raymond and Bernice Astling in Miami, FL. He lived, worked and raised his family there until 1983 when he moved his family to Franklin where he built a home on Lyle Knob in Cowee; started a grading business, did insurance restoration and owned and operated Chem Dry of the Smokies. He moved to Winston Salem in 1993 where he continued to work and raise his family. LeRoy was a kind, loving, loyal, and honest father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved fishing, gardening, raising animals and vacations with his family. He was Catholic by faith and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia Astling; daughter, Lori Astling Landry and husband Matthew and his grandson Matthew of Fort Belvoir, VA; daughter, Tammi Astling Hughes and husband John; granddaughters, Priscilla, Crystal, Savannah and Kathryn of Winston Salem; son, Eddie Astling; granddaughters, Nina and Naomi of Franklin; two great grandchildren, Rylee and Ollie and several nieces and nephews.

The Lord needed a good man in heaven so he called on LeRoy, even though we were not ready for him to leave. He will be dearly missed by many people, but we will all be together soon.

Graveside memorial services will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery on Saturday, May 25, at 11:30 am. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Bryant Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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