John Raymond Webb Sr.

john webb

February 22, 1938 ~ June 17, 2022

Born in: Buncombe County, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

John Raymond Webb, Sr., 84, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at Mission Hospital.

Mr. Webb was born February 22, 1938, in Buncombe County to the late George and Grace Bowlin Webb. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Brenda Smith Webb; daughter, Pamela Christine Webb; granddaughter, Caroline Webb; and a sister, Carolyn Finley.

Mr. Webb served in the Army Reserves and retired from the Research Department of BASF. After his retirement from from BASF, John went on to work with his family at Leicester Pawn and Gun. He was a longtime member of Biltmore Church and had recently been attending California Creek Baptist Church in Mars Hill.

He was devoted to his family and is survived by his three children, John Raymond Webb, Jr. (Cindy), Tammy Webb McDevitt (Doug), and Roger Webb (Michelle); grandchildren, Josh (Allison), Rebecca, Justin (Jessica), John (Stephanie) and Jeffrey; great-grandchildren, Ava, Cadie, Matix, Ella and Josi; and sisters, Dorothy Dean Lane (George) and Kay Johnson (Sid).

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 23, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the funeral service to begin at 11:00 a.m. His grandson, Pastor Josh McDevitt, will officiate. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to California Creek Baptist Church, PO Box 640, Mars Hill, NC 28754.

Services

Visitation: June 23, 2022 10:00 am - October 5, 2024 11:00 am

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Funeral Service: June 23, 2022 11:00 am

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Burial:

Ashelawn Gardens of Memory
901 Aiken Road
Asheville, NC 28804

(828) 645-6915

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  1. The best man I have ever known. I feel so blessed that he was my Uncle and my friend and such a large part of my life. Prayers for all of his family and friends. Love you Uncle Johnny!!

  2. Thinking of you all. Prayers of peace and comfort. Helps knowing he is with Jesus but doesnt make the grief any less. Love you all.

  3. I was so sorry to hear about John. I worked many years with John at BASF Research. He was one of the finest men I’ve ever known. After our retirements, I enjoyed visiting him at the pawn shop. We know he’s in a better place now. God bless the family.

  4. I was so sorry to hear about John. I worked many years with John at BASF Research. He was one of the finest men I’ve ever known. After our retirements, I enjoyed visiting him at the pawn shop. We know he’s in a better place now. God bless the family. Dickie Pruett

  5. I am sorry to hear of John’s passing. He has been my neighbor for 22 years. He is one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. I smile when I think of his reunion with Brenda in heaven. I will miss seeing him every day.

  6. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you with His loving comfort.

  7. He was our neighbor for 22 years! We would work on things together. He never would let me get the last” if you need something let me know” without “you to son”. He will surely be missed!

  8. John was my daughter, Michelle’s, father-in-law. He was absolutely one of the finest men I had the pleasure of knowing. I know the family is devastated and for that I am sorry. Hold true to your faith and know death is not the end,it is the gateway to Heaven. RIP faithful friend


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