William Fred Munger

William Fred Munger, 80, of Highlands passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in an Asheville hospital. Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late William Jesse and Lona Crane Munger. Mr. Munger retired from the U. S. Forest Service. He worked for the Macon County Sheriff's Department and worked as a police officer; was elected to serve on the Macon County Board of Commissioners, and retired as a volunteer fireman in Highlands. He was a member of  Highlands First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Madge Ruth Owens Munger; two daughters, Patricia Barnes (Toby) of Clayton, GA and Gloria Munger of Highlands; one son, Rick Munger (Sheila) of Clayton, GA; nine grandchildren; 25 great‑grandchildren, and three brothers, Andy Munger (Gail) of Seneca, SC, John Munger (Freda) of Clayton, GA, and Jim Munger (Peggy) of Franklin, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Henry; a grandson, Richard Jackson Henry; two sisters, Ann Holley and Martha Owens and a brother, Gene Munger.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 4:00 pm in Highlands First Baptist Church with Rev. Oliver Rice and Rev. Rusty Wolfrey officiating. Burial will follow in Highlands Memorial Park. Harrison Adams, Benji Barnes, Mitchell Gerrells, Casey Barnes, James Plemmons, Toby Barnes, Joe Munger and John Shearl will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Saturday from 2 ‑ 4:00 pm, prior to the service, at the church.

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