Andre Graydon Runne
August 5, 1969 ~ November 20, 2013
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Leicester – André Graydon Runné, 44, and his wife, Joy Susan Maltrey Runné, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at their residence.
André was born in Binghamton, NY to André Gavin Runné and Linda Lou Hubert Runné. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Marie Runné.
André was an adoring and faithful husband and was a man of excellence in all he did. He worked with his dad as partner and VP of Andy's Heating and Cooling, Inc. for the last 20 years. André was known as the number one hydronics (boiler man) in this part of the country. André's craftsmanship and creativity in all that he did was exceptional and he met every challenge in life fearlessly and will be missed by all.
André loved the Lord and took many opportunities with his dad to pray, bringing comfort and healing to many of their customers and those in need.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Lou Hubert Runné; father, André Gavin Runné; son, Joshua Matthew Burns of Binghamton, NY; sisters, Michelle Runné Sneed and Sandra Runné Stewart; brother, Peter Ricco; step sons, Vincent Franklin and Jimmy Jenson; grandmother, Margaret Runné; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
The funeral service will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, November 29, 2013 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Pastor Michael Brown officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 4:00 to 5:00 and then following the service until 7:00 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Samaritans Purse for Philippines disaster relief, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
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Such an outstanding person. Our prayers and love go out to Debi and Brent Buchanan, Johnny Mathis, and the rest of the family as you go through such a tremendous loss….God be with you all now and forever.
Andre was the best thing that ever happen to my sister and was a good brother n law…words cant express how sorry I am.I know you are with the lord now and at peace. But I thank you for been the man you were…and I will miss the times we would bump into each other at the lowes or mcdonalds and chat …will always keep you in my heart… huey.
To even mention Vincent’s name in this obituary is outrageous.
Andy, I just was getting to know you , but the little I knowed you , I knowed a kind an loving person. Joy an yourself were meant for one an other , An you two will be together for ever , God Bless the both of you.b
Although I did not know Andre, he had to be an exceptional person to be the son, husband, father and step-father he was. May peace be with you all, and may you find comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel looking over you.
Andre you will be missed….so much heart ache for his dad Andy losing his wife and daughter and now his son….I pray for huge shouldered angels all around the family
Andre.. You was a blessing in Joys life she was so proud to have found such a wonderful man. I recall the cookout we had and how Joy always had a smile on her face with you. Thank you for standing by her and taken care of her for so many years. May your souls rest together and have everlasting love. All my prayers go to your family. You had a wonderful son!!!
Andy, Terry and I are so sorry for your loss. Andre’ was a kind soul and we enjoyed getting to know him when he worked on our furnace. Our prayers are with you for peace and comfort during this sad time.
Andre, I am so sorry for your loss, we all know God have this plan for all our lives, and we never know when he will call us. I pray Jesus is comforting you in these days. Cliff Clune
So very sorry for your loss and heartbreak. With his wife he is cradled in the arms of God and will rest. His love will always be with you as will he in your hearts
Our heartfelt love goes to you Andy and to your family as you work through this devastating tragedy . We share in your burden of great loss.
Family Richards (Irene, Constance and Ken)
My condolences to the Runne family. We’re very sorry for your losses.
Andy, So sorry for your loss.
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Our prayers are with you
Andy and Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. I share in your pain of losing an adult child. I’ll always remember ‘little Andy’ as he was when I first met him years ago (when we were neighbors in Montford). The pain never lessens but our hearts grow to accept the loss. Andy, he looks so much like you in his picture – what a beautiful memory.
David writes: “Jehovah is close to the broken hearted; he saves those who are crushed in spirit.†(Psalm 34:18) This phrase is “an expressive way of saying that the Lord is attentive and watchful, always ready to help and to save his people.†It is reassuring to know that God watches over his people. He sees what they are going through in these “critical times,†and he knows their innermost feelings. Like a loving parent who holds and comforts a child in distress, God is near to his worshippers who cry out to him for help. He is eager to comfort and soothe our broken heart and crushed spirit. He can give us the wisdom and strength needed to cope with any trials we may face.‒?2 Corinthians 4:7. May the God of comfort continue to be with you family during this difficult time.
i know you probably wont remember me but i remember all of you…my heart aches for you all i know what its like to loose a child and you;ve lost two;; believe me when i tell you that the pain will get a little less as time goes by..TRUST IN GOD, he will help in the healing. Andre and Joy sound real nice….GODS blessings on you all love and prayers patty vanloan tabor
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Andy, we are so very sorry. Andre always impressed us with his easy smile and manner, and his wonderful work. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Andy, I want to let you know how deeply sorry I feel. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending you my prayers.
Dear
Andy, Linda and the whole family. I am so sorry for your tragic
loss of Andre’ and Joy. They will be deeply missed by all who
knew them. At a time such as this we can be comforted by
the beautiful hope from the God of comfort. The hope of
seeing and enjoying the company of our loved ones in a world where
death will be no more. Rev.21;4-5; Psalm 37:10,11,29.
My sincere sympathy,