Robert H. Munn

Franklin - Robert H. Munn, 80, of Franklin, NC, formerly of Holiday, Florida, died Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Mr. Munn grew up in Hollywood, California, and joined the United States Army, training as a paratrooper. After his honorable discharge from military service in 1949, he worked at a Hollywood studio in film production until the late 1960’s. He then was a commercial/residential painting contractor for the next 30 years, first in California and then in Florida, before retiring to Franklin, NC in 1998.

He was predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Nanci Mercando, who passed away December of 2007. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Victor Pizzolato, and his nephews, Mark Pizzolato, Will Pizzolato, Gene Pizzolato and his niece, Jane Pizzolato.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at 11:00am in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Father Boyd officiating.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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