Fred W. Ligon, Jr Asheville, North Carolina Obituary

Fred W. Ligon, Jr

Leicester – Fred Wise Ligon, Jr, 90, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the John F. Keever, Jr Solace Center. A native of Durham, he had resided in New York and California prior to moving to Buncombe County in 1990. He retired from Grumman Corporation following 41 years of service, was an avid bowler, attended Newfound Baptist Church, and was a Korean War US Navy Veteran. Mr. Ligon was the son of the late Fred Wise Ligon, Sr and Lela Mae Barbee Ligon Mrazek. He was also preceded in death by his step father, Milo Mrazek. Surviving are his wife whom he married November 16, 1991, Pearl Honeycutt Ligon of the home; step daughter, Ann Ramsey and husband, Jesse of Leicester; special granddaughter, Lisa Marie Byington and husband, Jon of Helena, MT; daughters, Sharon Mae Creasman and husband, Dennis and Holly Marie Crawford and husband, Dan all of Candler, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home, with Rev. Brandley Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery. Although the family will not be present, Mr. Ligon will lie in state on Saturday from 2 to 4 PM at the funeral home for those who wish to visit and pay their respects. Memorials may be made to: Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 6, Leicester, NC 28748-0006.
September 22, 1930 - September 8, 202109/22/193009/08/2021
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Pam Shinpaugh
September 17, 2021
Pearl, I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God gives you comfort in your sweet memories and peace in your heart. Pam Shinpaugh ( Holly’s friend)
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Pam Shinpaugh
September 17, 2021
Holly, Sherry and families, So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. I was fortunate to have visited with your Dad and enjoyed each time I would visit him and Pearl with Holly. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and bless you. ... Continue Reading
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Deanna Davis
September 12, 2021
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Deanna Davis
September 12, 2021
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Deanna Davis
September 12, 2021
RIP Daddy ~ you raised 4 girls through thick and thin. I had known you since I was 5, then you married Mom and we were family until her death in 1989. We learned to say we were sorry, we had our fights, learned to go through times of being grounded, we learned how to be... Continue Reading
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Sharon (Sherry) Creasman
September 11, 2021
Daughters Dee Davis and Sherry Creasman
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Sharon (Sherry) Creasman
September 11, 2021
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Robin Mertz
September 10, 2021
May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
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