Luther Scott Hazlett

Franklin - Luther Scott Hazlett, age 88, of Franklin, NC passed away Friday, October 7, 2011. Born in South Point, OH, he was the son of the late George and Mary Webb Hazlett. He was a retired command sergeant major in the United States Army with 32 years of service; he served in the Armour Division from 1943-1969; was a 32nd degree mason; a member of VFW; participated in the Macon County Senior Games and was an avid golfer. He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.

Luther is survived by his wife of 18 years, Dorothy E. Hazlett, one step-daughter, Gayle Whittle of Tampa, FL; three sons, Glen Whittle and wife Tina of Mills River, NC, Gary Whittle of Franklin, NC, and David Hazlett of Gastonia, NC; three sisters, Betty Drew, Venice Craddock and Bernadell Blumenstock; one granddaughter, Callie Lynch and husband Joel of Franklin, NC; 2 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Monday Oct. 10 at Holly Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Trull officiating. Burial will be in Holly Springs Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Glen Whittle, Gary Whittle, Joel Lynch, Frank Hauversburk, Donald Bruce Tallent and Jeffery Shawn Keener. Franklin VFW Post #7339 and American Legion Post #108 will conduct full military graveside services.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Holly Springs Baptist Church.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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