Obituary of Lester Frank Fussell, Sr. -- 2008

Lester Frank Fussell, Sr., age 81, of Burgaw died Tuesday, Feb. 19, at New 
Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born July 29, 1926 in Duplin County, the son of the late Lester Melvin 
and Gertrude Matthews Fussell. He was also preceded in death by sister, 
Grace Sasser and brother, William M. Fussell.

Mr. Fussell retired from Four County EMC in 1989, completing a 39-year career. 
During WW II, Frank served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy. He was a 
faithful member of Burgaw Presbyterian Church having served as a deacon, 
elder and church treasurer. He was a member of the VFW as well as past 
member of the Burgaw Jaycees and Burgaw Volunteer Fire Department. Frank 
was true to his family, a loyal friend, an avid golfer and served his church and 
his community unceasingly. 

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Sara Rouse Fussell of the home; sons, Frank 
Fussell, Jr. and wife, Holly of Longwood, Fla.; Kenneth Hayes Fussell of 
Hampstead; grandchildren, Joshua Fussell and Kimberly Lonander and husband, 
Hans; great grandchildren, Elora Lonander and Isaac Lonander; sister, Helen 
Sholar of Wallace; sister-in-law, Jean D. Fussell of Rose Hill and many nieces 
and nephews.

The family received friends on Thursday, Feb. 21 at Burgaw Presbyterian Church 
Fellowship Hall, prior to the funeral service. Funeral service was Thursday, Feb. 21 
at Burgaw Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Ray Mendenhall officiating. Burial 
followed in Rockfish Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be given to Burgaw Presbyterian Church, PO Box 565, Burgaw, 
NC 28425 or to the charity of one’s choice.





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