Obituary of Skip Aldrich
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Hollis Skip W. Aldrich, Jr., age 67 of Vilas, NC went to be with our Heavenly Father, February 14, 2019, from Cranberry House, Newland, NC. He was born September 27, 1951 in Williamsburg, VA and was preceded in death by his parents, Hollis & Cholene Aldrich.
Skip was a carpenter and building superintendent over a span of 45 years. He loved wood and finding treasures in the historical homes, buildings and sites during renovations. He loved his family, metal detecting and was a history buff especially the Civil War.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Vannoy Aldrich of Vilas; brother Tom Aldrich and wife Toni of Williamsburg, VA; Monica Tester and husband Raymond and children Cazzie, Callie, Carlson, and Cadee of Sugar Grove; Karla Walsh and husband Michael and sons Ryan and wife Savannah and Kameron of Hays. He is also survived by his nieces Shay Robertson and children Trevor, Brandon, and Kelsey of Williamsburg, VA; Kristi Ammons and husband Jeff and children Hunter, Kara, and Myles of Williamsburg, VA; two sisters-in-law, Anne Baird and husband Dan and family of Matthews, NC; Tommie Boyd and family of Plantation, FL, Several cousins also survive.
A service will be conducted Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Mount Lawn Cemetery in Boone. Flowers are accepted or Memorials may be made to MediHome Health and Hospice, Avery County, PO Box 1357, Newland, NC 28657 or Cranberry House, 6215 N. US Hwy 19E, Newland, NC 28657. The family and especially Mary would like to thank the nurses, caregivers, and staff at (Watauga & Avery counties) and Cranberry House for their compassionate care. They are surely angels placed in their positions to help and comfort their patients and families.
Skip was a gentle man with a gentle spirit.
….and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psa 23:6
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14
Online condolences may be shared with the Aldrich family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Aldrich family.