Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Archie Samuel Wrye


Mr. Archie Wrye

Funeral services for Mr. Archie S. Wrye are scheduled for 10:00 AM Thursday, March 25, 2010, at the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Shelby and Rev. Greg Bell officiating. Interment will follow at the Wilson County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be on Wednesday 2-8 PM and after 9 AM Thursday at Ligon & Bobo.

Mr. Wrye, age 91 of Lebanon passed away Tuesday, March 23 2010, at his home.

Born September 23, 1918, in Wilson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jasper Winchester and Nannie Belle Watkins Wrye. He was a member of the Fall Creek Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School. He was a lifelong farmer and a carpenter and retired from Wilson County Courthouse maintenance.

He is survived by his wife of sixty five years, Lorene Jones Wrye; six children, Howard (Katha) Wrye; Grover (Ina) Wrye; Terry (Pam) Wrye; Melvin (Brenda) Wrye; Carol (Jerry) Dedman; and Margaret (Glenn) McPeak all of Lebanon; sister, Virginia Branham of Carthage; 14 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren.

Honorary pallbearerers: Kelley Eubanks, Diana Gross, Melanie Wrye, Alesha McPeak, and Class #4 Fall Creek Baptist Church.

Active pallbearers: Michael, Chris, Russell and Matt Wrye, Doug & Scott Fesler, Brad, Stephen and Jeff Dedman, and Aaron McPeak.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME of Lebanon in charge of arrangements.


My aunt called me a while ago and asked me if I could email this picture that I took in 2008 of my grandpa to a local printing store. Thought it would be a good picture to post on my blog along with the obituary information.

Love you Pa! You will be missed!!

19 comments:

Paige Taylor Evans said...

Great-great grandchildren? Wow! I hope my grandparents live long enough to see their great-great grandchildren. Their oldest great-grandchild is only 3 so they have awhile to go.

Handsome picture. Thinking of you and your family.

Karen said...

So sorry that you lost your Grandpa, Kelley! That is a great picture and what a lasting legacy he's left behind!! My condolences to you and your family & sending along (((HUGS)))!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

So sorry to hear of the loss. Great pic of your Pa--sending thoughts and prayers your way!!

Nancy said...

Oh Kelly, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Alice said...

so sorry to hear your loss, Kelley. i love the photo of your Grandpa. sending you big hugs,

Amanda Winkelman said...

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandfather. What an amazingly long life he did have with so much posterity to carry on after he has gone. Sounds like a truly blessed life. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Ashley Newell said...

I am so sorry for your loss, Kelley! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Bananastamper said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss Kelley! I hope that you are able to hold onto the happy memories. He sounds like an incredible man. My thoughts are with you and your family.......
Hugs,
Shanna

~amy~ said...

Kelley...sorry for you loss...thinking of you and your family...

Paloma Gomez said...

I am so sorry to hear of your loss..

Cindy Lee said...

I am so sorry for your loss, Kelley. You and your family are in my prayers. Hugs to you....

Handmade Creations by Stephanie said...

Oh Kelly I am so sorry for your loss!!My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!!HUGS!!!

Jeanne said...

Kelley, what a wonderful picture you have to share for a wonderful man who lived a very full and long life. That is awesome. I will be thinking good thoughts for you and your family.

Winter said...

What a great picture! Praying the service goes great.

Sarah said...

So Sorry for your loss Kelley!

Randee E said...

He looks like he was a very happy and blessed man! He lived a nice LONG life with 65 years of marriage - he must have been wonderful :0)

Jane said...

Oh he has such a kind face!!I just love his name! Sorry for your loss...thanks for sharing his photo.
I only met one of my grandfathers and that was when I was 3...I don't remember unfortunately..
God bless!

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry about the loss of your grandfather. We are just now finally recovering from the loss of my FIL. You can see the loving legacy he left in your posts, your attitude, and your approach to life. Blessings on you during this difficult time:)

~kelly marie~ said...

I am so sorry for your loss. Lots of love to you and your family.