Rex Lee Gasperson
March 11, 1923 ~ January 9, 2020
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Rex Lee Gasperson, 96, of Asheville, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Aston Park Health Care Center.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Frank and Dovie Baker Gasperson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Herman James Gasperson and infant Paul Lewis Gasperson.
Rex was a Veteran of the US Army, having served in WWII. He worked in various administrative positions for the US Postal Service, earning an award for 45 years of dedicated service across many US cities. He was a member of Morningside Baptist Church.
Rex is survived by one brother, Roy Gasperson; one niece, Mary Green (Don); two nephews, Ray Gasperson (Susan) and Bruce Gasperson (Sheila), as well as many great-nieces and nephews who he was very close to.
A Graveside Service, officiated by Reverend Earl Jones, will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 12 at Shepherd Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Rex’s name to Morningside Baptist Church, 14 Mineral Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28805. The Gasperson family wishes to thank the incredible staff at Aston Park Health Care Center for their dedicated and loving care of Rex.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: January 12, 2020 2:00 pm
Shepherd Memorial Park
US Highway 25
Naples, NC
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Charities
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May this candle burn as bright as his smile.
Bruce and Sheila – Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bruce & Sheila – our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bruce, Sheila and family — Our sympathy to all in thoughts and prayers.
Rex was a long time friend of my father’s through the US Postal Service. He quickly b came a friend of our family. We just learned of his passing. May he Rest In Peace in the loving arms of his savior.