Perry Lee Maney

Perry Lee Maney, 77, of 1356 Alexander Rd., Leicester, NC, passed peacefully at home after a brief illness on Friday, October 4, 2013. Perry was gainfully employed with Bunny Bread Co., Terry's Chips, and Arnold's Bakery. A Veteran of the U.S. Army and a native of Buncombe Co., he was the son of the late Fred and Bonnie Carter Maney, and was the loving husband to wife Carol Ball Maney, who preceded him January 14, 1990. Perry was the member of a large family, and was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers. Surviving are three sisters, Freda Warren of Chattanooga, TN, Wilma Radcliff of Candler, NC, and Betty Humphries (Tom) of Leicester, NC; a brother, June Fred Maney of Leicester; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory. His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813, and/or to the Charles George VA Medical Center, http://www.asheville.va.gov/giving/index.asp.