Andrew Adelard Girard Jr.

Andrew Adelard Girard, Jr., 67, of Asheville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew Adelard Girard, Sr. and Viola Dunlap Girard, by his sisters Brenda Markus and Jacqueline Girard, and by his grandson Chris Girard.

Mr. Girard served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Mail Carrier for the US Postal Service. He became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses when he was baptized on December 18th, 1982, teaching many others the truth about the Bible and the hope it provides for mankind. He loved all things trains and especially his many model trains and train sets that he built from scratch.

He is survived by 6 children; sons, Andrew A. Girard III, Alexander E. Girard, and Nicholas D. Girard; stepchildren Patsy McEnroe, Shelly McLeod, and David Groomas; 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service is being planned for 3:30 p.m. January 14, 2023 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road.

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