Laverne Renner Templeton

Mr. Laverne R. Templeton, 82, of Statesville, died Friday, March 16, 2018 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Born July 27, 1935 in Iredell County, he was a son of the late Ina Templeton and Nerren Templeton. Laverne grew up attending Union Grove United Methodist Church where he was a member. He was a 1955 graduate of Union Grove High School. He was employed for 10 years and 5 months with Kewaunee Scientific Manufacturing and was owner and operator of Griffin Heating and Air Conditioning for 43 years. He retired December 29, 2007. Laverne enjoyed classic cars. He had a 1967 Mustang convertible and a 1969 Ford 100 Classic truck which he showed at car shows and won several trophies.



Survivors include his wife, Elsie Templeton, a brother, William Templeton, a nephew, Anthony Templeton and two nieces, Amanda Fowler and Amelia Summers.



Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Wayne Overcash and Rev. Sam Crow officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Union Grove Christian Church Cemetery.



Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to Hospice and Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC, 28625.



Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.