Albert Fender

Asheville – Our beloved father, Albert Fender, 93, passed away on November 20, 2019 after a brief illness. He was the oldest son of Ragan and Zora Fender. He was a Korean War veteran. He was employed for over 23 years at Asheville Steel, and a proud member of West Asheville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Nan Mitchell Fender. He is survived by 4 children, Delana Dagnan (Charles), Joe Fender, Rebecca Shealy (James) and Amy Ayers (Jeffery); 4 grandchildren, Jamie, Katilyn, Jessica and Patrick; 4 great-grandchildren, Zora, Olivia, Isabel and Jade. His surviving siblings, Genevieve Phillips, Jennie Lee Hensley, Tommie Fender and Judy Ledford. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 25, 2019 at 11AM at Anders-Rice Funeral Home, visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: St. Jude Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.