Clyde Randy Early

Clyde Randy Early, 53, of Leicester, died Monday, December 19, 2011, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of Barbara Lee Brendle and of the late Dwight Early Jr. He was preceded in death by grandmothers Nellie Lee and Rosie Early; grandfather Clyde Lee Sr.; brother Danny Douglas Gross; and sister Lola Danita Gross. He was a graduate of T.C. Roberson High School, and was employed with Champion. Randy was a very fun loving person, and he will be greatly missed. In addition to his mother, Mr. Early is survived by his step-father, Joe Brendle; sisters Linda Diane Cox and husband Ray, and Patricia Louise Cole; brother Carl Bobby Gross; brother-in-law Anthony Cole; very special uncle Troy U. Buckner, Jr. and cousin David Buckner of Biltmore; special aunt Lola Lee Godfrey; many nieces and nephews including Danita Powell, Tony Gross, and Angela Hampton; and special friend Debbie Caldwell. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday at Green Hills Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Fowler officiating. His family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.