B.A. Suddreth
July 19, 1922 ~ March 11, 2014
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Burley Azor "B.A." Suddreth, 91, of Candler, died Tuesday, March 11, 2014.
A native of Caldwell Co., he was a son of the late Burrell and Mamie Suddreth. He was also preceded in death by sisters Onnie O'Kelley, Alma Lindsey, Annie O'Kelley, Helen Black, and Mabel Reynolds.
Mr. Suddreth received the Purple Heart while serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. He worked as a logger for over fifty years.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Beulah Boone Suddreth; five children, Don Suddreth and his wife, Martha, of Candler, Jack Suddreth and his wife, Carolyn, of Grove Hill, AL, Jim Suddreth and his wife, Margaret, of Candler, Tim Suddreth and his wife, Holly, of Candler, and Diane Ray and her husband, Jack, of Candler; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; sister Glenna McCoy of Leicester; and brother Wayne Suddreth of Candler.
At his request, a simple graveside service, open to the public, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Suddreth Family Cemetery, with the Rev. Danny Rhinehart officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Mrs. Suddreth, Tasha and Family,
My sympathies to you all in the days ahead. He seemed like a fine man and I could tell you all love him very much. May God Be With You.
Some of the best times of my life where spent on the farm with uncle B A. I can still see him driving up the road in that old logging truck. I remember him teasing aunt Beulah about some gal down the road just to get her going and it usually did, then she would tell him he better get her out of that holler or she was going without him. He would always look away and smile. He knew that she would be lost anywhere else and would never leave without him. You could tell they loved each other very much. He will be missed greatly. I am so glad I got to visit this summer. I love you all and may god bless you with comfort you!
My heart goes out to you Mrs. Suddreth, 71 years is truly a blessing, but I know that still doesn’t seem long enough. I have known Tasha for over 31 years and love her and her family dearly. My prayers and sympathy goes out to each of you as you continue down the road ahead. May God be with you all in your time of sorrow.
This dear, sweet uncle – I will always remember his smile – will miss him, but know he’s joined our growing circle of loved ones in heaven – my heart, love and many memories are with all of my Suddreth family, tho I cannot travel to be there – May our precious Lord wrap you in His Love and know He holds you in His care. Love to all of you, and the Peace that surpasses all our understanding, Sharon (Reynolds) Brown and family, Paul, Jacob, Ben, Daniel and Sarah
What a wonderful man the angels have in heaven. BA was always kind, a true gentleman. Even as sick as BA was…Thursday, he smiled and said hello sweet heart. So happy I got to visit one last time.
We wanted the family to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers… BA will be greatly missed…
Tim and Holly, I am so sorry to hear about your dad passing. My prayers are with you.
Ms.Beulah and family, so sad to see Mr.B.A. has passed. you both were so kind and welcoming me into your home. Dianne,I know your heart is aching. I can honestly say that I know how you feel. I’m sorry I can not be there but Texas is a long way from WNC. Just know that I am thinking of all of you and praying for your peace in God’s grace.
Diane and Suddreth Family. I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember the many times you spoke of him with love.
Ms. Beulah & Family, my deepest sympathy to you. I know words can not ease the pain and sorrow you feel. I pray God will wrap his loving , compassionate arms around you during this time of grief. BA was a good person, I have many fond childhood memories of visiting your home.
Aunt Beulah and family, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle B.A.’s passing. I remember B.A. as a quiet and gentle man always with a smile and a twinkle in his eye. I always loved visiting at the farm. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Uncle BA will be missed by so many. He was a kind and gentle soul who deeply loved his family and friends, and they all returned that love in kind. He was such a hard-working man and loved having his family around him. He was in tune with nature and was an avid gardener, always taking pride in all that he did. What a wonderful family man he was. Mom loved her ‘big brother’ and always talked about him with pride. Her face would light up whenever she talked about him. He is certainly going to be missed by his family and my deepest sympathy goes to each of you. We will all miss his ‘happy heart’ and his precious smile. May you take comfort in knowing he will never feel pain or sadness again and is free from the bonds of this earth. He is now in the care of our precious Father and will be with you in all you do. I love you all and my prayers are with you in this long time of healing of your hearts.
Aunt Beulah and family. I am so sorry to hear of uncle BA leaving our world. As a 12 to 13yrs old I spent a lot of time at your house. It was a place of refuge for me and you all treated me with kindness. I love you Aunt Beulah and am praying for you all.
Growing up in the valley, the Suddreth family was a part of all our lives in some fashion. We spent a lot of time with B.A. and Beulah growing up making lots of wonderful memories. Wayne and Nancy, Annie, Onnie….all wonderful people. I am so sorry for the loss of such a sweet man.