Waverly Lee Reddish

Waverly Lee Reddish, age 78, of Franklin, NC passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. He was born in High Point, NC, the son of the late Cora Idell Colbert and LeRoy Reddish. He was retired from the City of Highlands. He loved and enjoyed his family; was a sports enthusiast, and enjoyed blue grass music.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Kirkland Reddish, daughters, Cynthia Gregory (Jackie) of Franklin, Susan Tupper (Steve) of Kuna, ID, Beverly Allen (Phillip) of Hayesville, NC and son, James Reddish (Gloria) of Whittier, NC; grandchildren, Kristina Gonzalez, Jessica Bradley, Deanna Bandy, Derek Kendall, Alex Kendall, Karen Reddish, Skyler Fraizer and Natalie Bradley; brother, Aaron Reddish of Highpoint, NC, and sister, Frances Ennis of Sinton, TX.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Reddish and sisters, Melrose Hill and Lilly Reddish; brothers, Arcele Reddish, Elvin Reddish and Alton Reddish.

A funeral service will be held Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home and Crematory with Rev. Bobby Crawford and Lee Russell officiating.  Burial will follow in Carson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alex Kendall, Derek Kendall, David Russell, Dale McMahan, Gary Kirkland and Gene Ramey. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 ‑ 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Reddish family.  Online condolences are available at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.