Ansley

FRANKLIN—Vernice Claude Ansley was born on July 30, 1932, in Ridge to parents Albert and Evaline Elledge Ansley.

He went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, at his home at the age of 90 years.

Vernice married his loving wife, Patsy Lynn Arisman on April 9, 1954, in Concord.

He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in Guam. After serving in the military, Vernice was employed with Reynolds Metals/Alcoa for 26 years, as a pipefitter, before his retirement.

He was resident of Ridge for the past 22 years, previously living in Thorndale.

Vernice was of the Methodist faith.

Vernice is best described as a family man that was a wonderful husband and father. His family was very important and he was dedicated to making life better for his them.

Vernice was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed taking his children hunting, fishing and camping when they were small. He also enjoyed gardening and traveling with his wife before his illness.

He will be remembered as a great storyteller that could always put a smile on someone’s face.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Charles Ansley; five brothers and four sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patsy Lynne Ansley of Ridge; a daughter and son-in-law, Diana Lynn and Sam French of Corpus Christi; a son, James Robert Ansley of Thorndale; five grandchildren, Jared, Dustin, Logan, Brenna and Jessica; and six great-grandchildren, Jagger, Oliver, Parker, Aubree, Eric and Rylan.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at McCauley Funeral Home Chapel in Franklin. Burial followed in Holly Cemetery.

A visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at McCauley Funeral Home in Franklin.