Frank T. Leppert, Jr.
September 25, 1920 ~ February 6, 2004
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Frank T. Leppert, Jr., 83, of 149 Brevard Road, Asheville, died Friday, February 6, 2004.
Mr. Leppert was born in Buncombe County and was a son of the late Frank T. Leppert, Sr. and Annie Victoria Low Leppert. He served with the US Army 91st Division in Italy during WW II and was a member of the American legion and the VFW. He was an active member of St. George’s Episcopal Church where he served on the Board and as Treasurer.
He was owner/manager of May’s Market on Haywood Road and vice-president of LeMay Corporation (Stoney Knob Supermarket). He was active in civic affairs and served with the Civic Arts Council, the Advisory Board of Parks and Recreation, the NC Food Dealers Association, the Asheville Merchants Association, the Better Business Bureau, the United Way and the Aston Park Board of Directors. He volunteered with the Habitat for Humanity and was former president of the West Asheville Business Association and the West Asheville Lions Club where he had received many honors, including the Melvin Jones Award and the Jack Sickley award.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy May Leppert; one daughter, Susie L. Perry of Asheville; one sister Elizabeth Parris of Denver, NC; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be celebrated by the Rev. Frs. Harry Woggon and Clem Gunn at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at St. George’s Episcopal Church.
His family will receive friends in the Parish Hall immediately following the service.
Memorials may be made to the St. George’s Episcopal Church Organ Fund, 1 School Road, Asheville, NC 28806, or to Habitat for Humanity, 30 Meadow Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thinking of you in your loss of a special part of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My condolences to the whole family.I have grown close to you all. Frank always made me feel like a part of the family.You all are in my prayers. Please call me if I can help in any way. 667-5974
Dear Nancy and Susie…All of our family join you and the kids in your grief for your loss of Frank.
Love……Albert 🙁
In memory of my loving uncle, Frank Thorne Leppert, Jr……
God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you ‘Peace be Thine’ and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You’ve left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your children, you’re always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home.
Until we meet again in Heaven, Uncle, RIP
Nancy and Family, Having grown up in W. Asheville and also attended Vance, Hall Fletcher, and Lee Edwards with Morris and Henry I was only aware of John and you as the older siblings. The Mays and your Market were West Asheville Institutions. Regardless of age, health, or any other circumstance we are never ready to give up our loved ones. A real Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends provide the only source of comfort. Please know we are thinking of you! Joe Clark
We are sorry for the loss of your loved one. We will remember you in our prayers, can’t be there at this time because Omar is in the hospital. We love you Nancy. Omar & Dot Kent
susie&family, we are very sorry to hear of the loss of frank.may’s market&your family will always be a west asheville icon for all of the care & kindness shown to everyone.our thoughts & prayers are with you all. love, jim &lissa mcglamery
Nancy and Susie, sorry to hear of Frank’s passing and that I was out of town for the memorial service. You know how much Balfour and I both thought of Frank. He was missed when he retired and will be missed even more now.
Take care and know that I love you.
Martha
He’ll forever be just Frank!
DEAR NANCY,JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT FRANK WAS ALWAYS AN EXAMPLE FOR BOTH RICK AND I.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND SUSIE AND ALL OF YOUR FAMILY.LOVE,RON
Nancy and Susie, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
at this sad time.
Love,
Zoe
Nancy and Susie,
I was saddened to learn of Frank’s death. I remember fondly May’s Market and all that it afforded the residents of West Asheville.
How many times I remember walking from grandmother’s house at 57 Herron Avenue to ‘the store’ and getting to pick out what I wanted to eat for my weekend at her house. I remember spending many an hour with Mom as we shopped. when I was a kid.
Your family provided a service, a friendship…a way of life for lots of folks through the years. You and Frank provided opportunities for lots of folks to have a job…I remember several Hutchisons who were among them…I regret that I didn’t have that privilege.
The landscape of West Asheville was forever changed by May’s Market…a true American institution.
Pris and I send our love, our caring and our sympathy in your time of loss. We regret that we will not be able to be with you in person but please now that we will lift you and yours up in prayer on Tuesday and in the days to come.
Love,
Daren and Pris Hutchison
Nancy and Susie, Frank, Gerri, Brian, Chris, and Niki I am sorry for your loss. He was one of the few good men still on this earth. He meant the world to all of us and we will all miss him dearly. Though we are all saddened and will miss him we must all remember that he no longer suffers and will be chillin’ with grandmother perry looking down on us and giving us advice on things. I am very sorry and I love you all.
Danielle
Dear Nancy and Susie.
We are very sorry to here about Frank’s passing.
He was my buddy. I wish I had come to see him.
If we can help you in any way please let us know
Love,
Joey and Trish and John McDade
Susie: Daddy called to tell me about your dad. In our conversation he told me that he was one of the best fellows he had ever known and that he had known him ever since he arrived in Asheville back in the ’50’s. From all that he said (and that was ALOT) he sounds like the kind of person who was a friend to everyone he met – what a loss to all, but especially to his family. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. Peace be with you. LaNita
Dear Nancy,
I was so sorry to learn of Frank’s death. He was such a fine man! I’m glad that you two had so many happy and productive years together.
May God touch your heart with His peace and comfort. Please know that you and Susie and all the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With love, Cousin Frances
TO MY EXTENDED FAMILY, THAT I LOVE NANCY & SUSIE, I AM SORRY MY BEST FRIEND AT THE LIONS CLUB WAS SO WONDERFUL, I CAME TO GET MY HUG FROM HIM AND NANCY AND SUSIE, HE WILL BE MISSED I LOVE YOU BOTH, BUT HE IS BETTER OFF THAN WE ARE. NO MORE SUFFERING OR PAIN, HE’S MEMORIES ARE MY TRESURE FOREVER……..YOUR EXTENDED DAUGHTER JANET SCOTT
I was so sorry when mother told me about Frank. Our thoughts are with you and your family. I hope you find the strength you need in this time of sorrow.
Nancy and Susie,My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.I will never forget twenty one years ago when I was going through some rough times,Frank getting up in the mornings and taking me over to Westgate to catch my ride to work in Haw Creek.What a wonderful act of kindness! Please do not hesitate to call me if I can ever help you in any way.I loved Frank as if he was family,just like I love you both! God Bless You! Scott
Nancy, we don’t need to tell you how much we think of you and Frank.We love you both. Wish we could help you over ‘the hump,’ but you will make it anyway, honey. love, Elmer and Gerry
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
My dear Nancy, You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I know in my heart, that Frank and David are, at this moment, organizing a Reverler’s Club in Heaven. My husband joins me in sending love and sympathy to you and your family.
Your friend (of long standing) Lolly
I have fond memories of Mr.Leppert. He was always very kind to me when my father,Conley Gibbs would take me grocery shopping at his store. Even though I was just a child running around in his grocery store, he would never call me down. I loved going to see him and Nancy.
Dear Nancy and Susie, A big hug from Sandi and me. I’m sooo sorry. This place is a better place because we had Frank. Nancy, you and Susie are in our prayers.
Much love, Paul & Sandi Ownbey
I was sorry to learn of Mr. Leppert’s passing. My dad (Dan Page) worked in May’s Market back in the early 1960’s. I was only 6 or so at the time and I just barely remember going to May’s Market to shop. It certainly goes to show what a small world this is. May Christ comfort the family in this time of healing.
Dear Nancy,
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of Frank. A faithful and loving husband to you and wonderful father and grandfather to the children. We will all miss him. You and all of his dear family are in our thoughts and prayers. our love and deepest sympathy go out to all of you. Kathleen & Everett