Randall Sorrells

Franklin, NC - Randall Sorrells, age 61, of Mashburn Branch Community, Franklin, NC went to be with his lord Friday, June 5, 2009 at an Asheville V.A. Hospital. He was born in Macon Co., N.C., the son of the late Grover W. and Hattie Wooten Sorrells. He was a carpenter and electrician. He was a life long member and Deacon of Mashburn Branch Baptist Church and volunteered his time doing building and maintenance on the church. He was a member of The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 994 and has served as Military Police in the Army and loved riding his motorcycle, working with his tractor, fishing and gardening. Randall was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Della Holland Sorrells; one daughter, Caroline Whitley and husband Mark of St. Pauls, NC; one son, Randy Sorrells and wife Patty of Kernersville, NC; one sister, Ann Brogden of Franklin, NC; two brothers, Jerry Sorrells of Candler, NC and Huel Sorrells of Franklin, NC; one half sister, Robbin Sorrells of Waynesville, NC; one half brother, Robbie Sorrells of Franklin, NC.; one grand-daughter, Holly Whitley.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM at Mashburn Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Ernie Sanders, Rev. Mike Chastain, Rev. Bill Wooten and Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial will be at Sugarfork Baptist Church Cemetery. Gerald Woods, Bruce Mashburn, John Barrett, Isaac Gibson, J D Gibson, Frederick Sorrells, Phil Sorrells, Chris and Joe Brogden will serve as pallbearers.

The graveside service will be conducted by The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 994.

The family will receive friends Sunday, June 7 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in Franklin where the body will remain until placed in the Church thirty minutes prior to the service.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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