Earl Glen Thorpe

May 22, 2023
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Earl Glen Thorpe passed away Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice Elaine Rice (Thorpe), his brother, Dennis Thorpe, his nephew, Richard A. Taylor, and parents, James Willard Thorpe and Helen Carolyn Hamlin (Thorpe).
Earl is survived by his sister, Carolyn Joan Taylor, his sister-in-law, Cindy Harmon, his daughters, Judith D.L. O’Dell and Frances C. Thorpe, his grandchildren, Scarlett, Christian and Gunner O’Dell, and many nieces and nephews.
Earl was a US Navy veteran and served on the USS Willard Keith and the USS Belknap during the Vietnam War. He earned the National Defense Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal.
Earl will be laid to rest beside the love of his life, his wife, at Sulphur Springs Cemetery at a graveside service at 2:00 p.m. Friday.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 1:50 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.
Services
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Mr. Earl – please know how much I will miss you and our little chats. I will miss watching you and Missy go fishing and hanging out on the front porch sipping coffee. I loved hearing the stories of the time you served in the Navy and watching how Missy’s face would light up whenever you were around.
Missy – I promised your Mom and Dad that you would be ok, that I had you. They were so proud of you and the woman you’ve become.
Your daddy is now with his Elaine. They are walking hand in hand smiling down on you and the rest of their loved ones.
God bless them both and God bless you and your family.
Love you Forever & Ever,
Debora R. Lewis
Earl you meant my sister before I started school so you seem more like a brother than an in-law you’ve just have always been there and I am gonna miss our talks. Say hello to mama and Lanie and Donnie I will be there someday. Love your baby sis, Cindy
Rest in Peace Earl, You are a good person, and neighbor, and friend you will be missed.
“Your dad’s amazing personality lives on through you. Sending you much love during this difficult time.”
Judy and Missy,
I am so sorry to hear of Gomers passing.I remember visiting with Elaine and him many years ago in Ashville .
Gomer and my stepfather Denny were in the navy together, so we saw your family quite often when you girls
were little.He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Katrina and Carl Fishel