Donald Henry Albright
May 12, 1939 ~ June 4, 2011
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Donald Henry Albright of 2 Peaceful Lane in Fletcher died peacefully in sure and certain hope of resurrection on Saturday, June 4, 2011, after a valiant struggle against heart failure and thyroid cancer.
"Don" was born on May 12, 1939 in Sweetair, Maryland to the late Henry Randolph Albright and Ethel Foulke Albright. He was also preceded in death by his son, Mark Edward Albright.
Mr. Albright enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1961 and was honorably discharged on October 31, 1967. He married Nancy Lee Willing of Baltimore, MD on August 6, 1963 and they had three children. He moved to Fletcher, NC in 1977 and worked for Coleman Tire Company of Asheville and Gerber Products of Skyland until his retirement. He enjoyed automobiles, gardening and landscaping, spending time with his children and grandchildren, and serving his congregation at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Fairview.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Albright is survived by his daughter, Tammy Epley; a son, Kenneth and three grandchildren, Julia, Meredith and Faith.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, June 10, 2011 at Abiding Savior Lutheran Church in Fairview with Pastor David Eck officiating. A reception will follow at the church. The interment will take place at 10:00 am Friday at the Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, 801 Charlotte Highway, Fairview, NC 28730 or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
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Nancy, Tammy, and Kenneth, I was so sorry to read of Don’s death. I know how heavily you miss him, although you know that you will one day be reunited. Surviving the loss is a hard one, which you will never forget, but will have to adapt to. Keep his place set at the table, to remind you that one day we will all be reunited at the supper table in heaven. We love you, Mary Lou Farmer, Ruby & William Leech, and Johnie Taylor
Tammy,
So sorry hear to hear about your Dad. You and your family will be in my thoughts.
Vicki
Tammy, We are sorry to read about your Father. May God bless you and your family. You have always been very precious to me. I will be praying for you. Love, Donnie @ Skyland 1st. Baptist Church
As a family member I share in your grief of Uncle Don’s passing. He was truly a kind-hearted man and will be missed dearly by everyone. You guys must have inherited his patience for long distance driving cause I know that is not an easy trip (especially when you have to turn around and go right back). I want to thank you as the appointed ‘Mayor of 3rd Avenue’ for giving the friends and family in Maryland a chance to spend some time together with you and remember Don for the special person that he was to each of us. I think the idea of a Memorial Dinner was perfect and I know everyone really appreciated it. So, Thank You again from all of us. We’ll pray that Uncle Don has reached his spot in Heaven and has reunited with Mark and his parents once again. Stay in touch. Love, Sherri
Dear Nancy, Tammy, Kenneth and family,
We are all so sorry to hear of Don’s passing but rejoice that we know where he is and that he is no longer sick. We love all of you and especially appreciate what you meant to us while Ashley and Alan stayed with you as kids and we were neighbors. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. You are all in our prayers!
Love Wayne, Mary Ann, Ashley and Alan