Allan C. Demaree
October 13, 1928 ~ May 18, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville – Allan C. Demaree, 77, died Thursday, May 18, 2006.
A native of Asheville, Allan was the son of the late C.C. and Anna Jane Hancy Demaree and step son of the late Cordelia Caldwell Demaree.
He was a graduate of Lee H. Edwards Class of 1945, attended Berea College and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Allan was a licensed North Carolina Funeral Director and worked at Groce Funeral Home from 1949 to 1970. He then went to the Asheville VA Medical Center, retiring with twenty years of service. After retirement, he returned to Groce Funeral Home, working part time, until his death. Allan was a member of East Asheville United Methodist Church.
Allan is survived by his wife of 34 years, Ernestine Plemmons Gilliam Demaree, cousins and many friends.
A funeral service will be held at 6:00 pm Sunday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. Doug Benton, Pastor and the Rev. G. Scott Lynch. The family will receive friends following the service until 8:30 pm. Interment will be at 10:00 am Monday at Mountain View Memorial Park in Black Mountain.
Memorials may be made to the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, the East Asheville United Methodist Church, 48 Browndale Road, Asheville, NC 28805 or to the Presbyterian Home for Children, 80 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
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TO: Ernistine and family:
Jim and I cannot be with you at this time, but know our prayers are with you.. God bless and keep you safe in his loving arms. Lovingly, Shirley Rider
Allen’s Wife, We attended the W. A. Presbyterian Church with Allen as youngsters and knew his Mother and Father. Allen was always a joy to be around with a smile and friendly greeting for everyone. We just hope in some small way it helps to know that others do care.
Joe and Zunita
Ernestine,
May you be warmed by memories of the good times, and stregenthed by the love of friends, family and God.
It was so good to see you folks at our reunions.
God Bless you,
Harry Varner
Dear Mrs. Demaree,
Your husband was always so nice to me. I lived across the street from Groce’s in West Asheville on Tampa Ave. He always had a smile and hug for me and made me feel like a person, not a kid. I have very fond memories of him and wish I could have thanked him myself for all he did for me and my parents over the years.
God Bless!
Ernestine,
My love and prayers are with you at this time. I praise God that Allan no longer suffers! May He give you strength and grace and the calm assurance of His presence, now and always.
In His Love,
Gretchen Wirtz
Mrs. Demaree, I just want to say how we appreciated the help Allan gave my family during times of our bereavement. He was such a nice and caring gentleman. Jane Luther
Ernestine, Al and I were sorry to hear about Allan’s death. He was certainly a fine gentleman and a pleasure to work with at the funeral home. I apologize in advance for being unable to make it to the service as I have had a minor surgery- but please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please do not hesitate to call if you need anything at all. Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. Sincerely, Al & Richelle
Ernestine, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry to hear about Allan. The two of you were always a pleasure to be around when we lived at Biltmore Gardens. I’ll always remember Allan walking me down the ‘isle’ during our wedding rehersal. Allan was always there with a big ‘Hello’, a friendly smile, and a helping hand. He made the world a happier place just by being in it. He will be missed!!!
Ernestine,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of Allan as a kind, soft spoken man. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Miller
WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS
AND PRAYERS ERNESTINE.
Ernestine,
Thank you for sharing your Allan with all of us. We were so blessed by his smile, wonderful stories and his care of you and of us, the ones who were priviledged to care for him. We will miss you both and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers each day. All our Love,