Roy Furman Angel

Salisbury, NC - Roy Furman Angel, age 72, formerly of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, July 7, 2008 at the VA Nursing Home in Salisbury, NC

Roy was born on June 15, 1936 in the Ellijay Township, the son of the late Joe L. and Mary B. Angel. He loved the outdoors and was a hunter and fisherman most of his life. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in 1961. Roy worked for over 32 years for Nantahala Power and Light Company in Franklin until his retirement in 1994. He will be remembered by family as a caring, confident, strong man who enjoyed life and laughter.

Roy is survived by his wife, Yvonne Ledford Angel, and children Deborah Angel Lamb of Andrews, NC, Michael Kinsland of Franklin, Richard S. Angel of Newport News, VA and Kirk Angel of Harrisburg, NC. He is also survived by brother, Sammie Angel of Franklin and sisters, Edith A. Cruse and Gladys A. Jennings of Franklin, and Joyce A.Bryant of Asheville, NC. Roy had numerous nephews, nieces, grandchildren, grandnephews, and grandnieces.

A viewing was held for close family on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the Summersett Funeral Home in Salisbury, NC.

Courtesy of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.