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- Clyde Sorrells
September 13, 1923 ~ July 4, 2009
Born in: Haywood County, NC,
Resided in: Asheville, NC
Clyde Sorrells, 85, of Asheville, died Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Golden Living Heath Care Center. Born September 13, 1923 in Haywood County, Mr. Sorrells was a son of the late Claude and Laura Edna Pressley Sorrells. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Opal Sorrells, and brothers, Roy, Garland, Hubert, and Frank Sorrells. Mr. Sorrells lived the majority of his life in Asheville and was very proud of the time he served in the US Army during WW II. He was stationed in the South Pacific in New Guinea, New Zealand, Australia and the Phillipines. He was an avid professional baseball and football fan and really enjoyed following his favorite teams on television. Survivors include his daughter, Rebecca Webb and husband Gary of Denver, NC; a grandson, Jacob Pizzulo and a great-grandson, Alex Pizzulo, both of Ocala, FL; nieces, Carol Hensley of Weaverville, Nancy Wright of Virginia Beach, VA, Jeanette Weatherly and Terry Gouyd of Charlotte; nephews, Garland Sorrells, Jr. of Asheville, Ronnie Sorrells and wife Marilu of Denver, NC and Bill Sorrells of Florida. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Riverside Cemetery with Pastor JoeAnna Caldwell officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Buncombe County Veterans Council. Memorials may be made to Golden Living Health Care Center, 500 Beaverdam Road, Asheville, NC 28804.
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1923 - 2009 (85 years)
