Richard Hayes "Pete" Vuncannon, age 94, of 305 Cannon Ct., Asheboro died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Randolph Hospital, Asheboro.
Mr. Vuncannon was born July 23, 1916 in Ulah, NC the son of Lorenzo and Bessie Hayes Vuncannon.
Mr. Vuncannon was a native of Randolph County and served in the United States Army in WWII. He is retired from Dorsett Printing And Lithograph and a member of First United Methodist Church. Known as "Mr. Pete" he served as a volunteer for Randolph Hospital for 15 years until he was 92. In addition to his parents, Mr. VunCannon is preceded in death by his brother, Dowell Voncannon and his son, Jack Mead.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years: Christine W. Vuncannon; daughters: Carolyn Lineberry and husband Jimmy of Asheboro, and Charlotte Mead of Randleman, grandchildren, Beau Mead and wife Sara of Trinity; Jackie Mead of Yelm, WA; Robert Mead and wife Leslie of Jacksonville, FL; Helen Thompson and husband Rob of Renton, WA; Special Niece, Kathy Toler and her husband Bill; 8 great grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman, NC. The funeral will be held Friday, September 17, 2010 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 301 S. Main St., Randleman with Rev. Ray Hahn officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow Randolph Memorial Park, Asheboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 301 S. Main St., Randleman, NC 27317 or Donors Choice .
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com