Manly Gresham
July 3, 1926 ~ March 10, 2009
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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T. Manly Gresham, Jr., 82, of 32 School Rd., Asheville, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at his residence.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Gresham was a son of the late Thomas Manly, Sr., and Zora Hannah Gresham. He was also preceded in death by his first wife of 34 years, Irene Keith Gresham, who died in 1991; and son, Thomas M. Gresham, III, who died in 1992.
A 1943 graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School, Mr. Gresham owned and operated Discount Stores, Inc., in Candler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving in World War II. He was also a member of New Morgan Hill Baptist Church.
Mr. Gresham is survived by his wife of 17 years, Joyce McGee Gresham; sons, Van Gresham, of Los Osos, CA, Eric Gresham, and Jeff Gresham and wife Jane, all of Candler; and six grandchildren.
A funeral service for Mr. Gresham will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Roy Houston officiating. Interment will follow Pisgah View Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Adam Gresham, Andrew Gresham, David Broome, Don Broome, Doug Broome, and Bruce McGee. Matt Gresham will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the New Morgan Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, 370 Lake Drive, Candler, NC 28715.
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Eric,so sorry to hear about your Dad ,,but know he is in a better place,,You and your family will be in my prayers..Cherish his memories they are forever…Much,Love your friend,Jean
Joyce and Manly’s Family, We were distressed to hear about Manly. He brings the known total deceased in our Class of 43 to 209. We are never ready to lose our loved ones and the only comfort has to come from our Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends. Please know we are thinking of you and will hold you in our prayers. We hope in some small way it does help to know others do care. Zunita and Joe
We remember Mr. Gresham well. Our Mother, Evelyn Eplee, worked at Discount Stores for several years. He was a great employer and friend.
We send our condolences and pray that God will fill your days ahead with His Grace, Mercy, Peace, and Comfort.
Mary Ann, Jimmie Dean, and Jerry Eplee
Children of Jim and Evelyn Eplee
Eric-
My condolences in the loss of your Dad. You will be in my prayers in the coming days and weeks. May God give you the strength and peace that only He can provide.
Dear Joyce and family,
We were saddened to learn of the death of Manley. Although we didn’t see each other often since 1943 we have always been good friends and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear Joyce and Family: We are so sorry for your loss of our life long friend, Manly. It has been too many years but we remember him well and be assured you are in our thought and prayers at this time. May a God bless and keep you. Hope to see you at the 43 class reunion on May 23. Would be a pleasure to shake hands again and recall our good days of youth. Henry May PS Please tell Lib hello for me.
Joyce,I was sorry to hear about
Manley, He was an old friend from
Childhood days
He and my brother were school
friends.
Eric, We are so sorry to here about you dad’s passing. We know you are going through a valley now but you are NOT alone. We are praying for God to comfort you and give you strength. You and your family are in our prayers. Let us know if we can help you in any way.