Nicholas "Nick" George McCaslin

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November 21, 1948 ~ June 29, 2020

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Arden, NC

Nicholas “Nick” George McCaslin, 71, of Arden, died Monday, June 29, 2020 at Mission Hospital.

Born in Asheville, he was the husband of Peggy (Wallace) McCaslin of Arden and the son of the late George Paris and Mary Frances (MacEwen) McCaslin.

An avid ham radio operator, Nick was employed by Winn-Dixie for 30 years, and he also worked for Eaton Corp. from 1995 until 2007.

Nick and his wife Peggy dated for 24 years, from 1967 to 1991, until he proposed. They were happily married for 29 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Patrick McCaslin of Asheville.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 3, 2020 at Pisgah View Memorial Park, Candler. Nick will lie in state from 12:00pm Wednesday, July 1, until 12:30 on Friday, July 3 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Masks are required at the funeral home and requested at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arden First Baptist Church, 3839 Sweeten Creek Rd. , Arden 28704.

Services

For those who wish to pay their respects: July 1, 2020 12:00 pm - April 19, 2024 5:45 pm

Room: Dogwood

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

For those who wish to pay their respects: July 2, 2020 8:30 am - April 19, 2024 5:45 pm

Room: Dogwood

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

For those who wish to pay their respects: July 3, 2020 8:30 am - April 19, 2024 12:45 pm

Room: Dogwood

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

Graveside Service: July 3, 2020 2:00 pm

Pisgah View Memorial Park
1529 Smoky Park Highway
Candler, NC 28715

828-667-4415

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  1. Peggy, so sorry to hear about Nick’s passing. I enjoyed every minute we worked together at Winn Dixie. He was a great guy. Sending prayers up for your family.

  2. So sorry to hear the passing of Nick we were friends for a very long time he will be missed thoughts and prayers for the family.

  3. Nick was a precious man & he will be greatly missed! Peggy, Patrick & family you all are in my thoughts & prayers.

  4. Peggy, O’Neal and I are praying for you. We are so glad God brought you and Nick in our paths when we were at Arden FBC. Sending love and hugs. Praying God gives you peace and comfort as only he can provide at this time.

  5. Dear Peggy & Patrick,
    So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Nick at Eaton. He was a great guy! Always had a smile to share.
    Love and prayers.
    Pat Fox

  6. Nick was a special person, he helped me through my sickness. He came and helped me with lawn work, he had a heart of gold. I pray strength for the family as you all morn your loss.

  7. I’m so sorry for your loss Peggy, may God comfort you and your family. R. I.P. Nick.

  8. So sorry to hear of Nicks passing. I worked with Nick at eaton. Very nice gentleman and I enjoyed working with him. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

    Linda Owens

  9. Sorry to hear about Nick’s passing. We worked together at Winn-Dixie and at eaton. My prayers are with you.

  10. I am so, so sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. Peggy and Patrick, you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was such a nice, kind man. He was always so good to our son Tyler. The trips he’d take Patrick and Tyler to TN, Tyler always spoke so fondly of them. We grieve with you and pray for God’s comfort to hold you. Sincerely, Chad & Deanna Hartman

  11. Peggy, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you and would love to see you. I think of you often. May God hold you in his arms.

  12. I was so sad to hear of Nick’s passing. May you find peace in knowing that he is with Jesus now. Heaven has a brand new angel to watch over you and your family.

  13. My condolences for your loss of this sweet man. Nicki and I were in school together at Randolph, David Millard and Lee Edwards. I remember his sense of humor and fun. Nicky was one of the lights of this world.

    “Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you.”

  14. Peggy & Patrick, We will be remembering both of you in our prayers during this time of sadness.
    Nick was a fine man and important part of our church fellowship. He will be missed here but welcomed in Heaven.

  15. So sorry for your loss. Peggy and Patrick, praying for God’s comfort during this time.

  16. Peggy and Patrick, Chuck and I were so sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. He was a good man and a great friend to Chuck. I always knew when it was Nick on the phone – how 2 men could spend a half an hour or more and talk of nothing but ‘Andy and Barney’, and laughter coming from both ends of the phone! And it didn’t matter that they had seen that episode 6 times before! You both will be in our thoughts and prayers! God Bless you, Comfort you, and be with you both, – always!

  17. Peggy and Patrick we remember you in our thoughts and prayers. Nick was a good friend. Always enjoyed his sense of humor. Rest in peace Nick. Wayne & Cindy Stevens

  18. Peggy,
    So sorry to hear about Nick. Keeping you and Patrick in my thoughts and prayers.
    Libby McFeeture

  19. My sincere condolences to you on the death of Nicky. I grew up with Nicky. He was a great guy.

  20. Peggy and Patrick. Our deepest condolences in the lose of Nick. We really enjoyed working with Nick at Winn-Dixie and his great sense of humor. You will be in our prayers.
    Earl, Eudeen, and Bryan Boyd.

  21. I have so many wonderful memories from my childhood of Nick and Peggy . I have pictures from their wedding at the Biltmore House . Peggy I am so sorry for your loss, Nick was a wonderful man ! You and your family have never left my heart , my sweet cousin

  22. So sorry for the loss of Nick he was a great man. Enjoyed working with him at Eaton. Prayers for the family.

  23. Thoughts and prayers for family and friends! I worked with Nick at Eaton and he was a pleasure to be around. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  24. Thoughts and prayers for family and friends! I worked with Nick at Eaton and he was such a pleasure to be around. May God Bless!

  25. In Memory of Nick McCaslin.
    I have been friends with Nick since the 1960’s and he will be missed.
    Peggy, Nick’s mother thought the world of you and your family.

  26. So sorry to hear of Nick’s passing. Prayers for peace and comfort during this sad time for you !

  27. Peggy and Patrick,
    I was so sorry that I couldn’t be there for the service, but please know my thoughts and prayers are with you both…Nick was a special person and he will be missed by so many…my mother and I will plan to come up soon to see you…love you both…


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