Baldev Patel

Asheville Baldev Ghela Patel, 64, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014. A native of India, Mr. Patel had resided in Asheville since 1980. He purchased his first hotel, the Skyway Motel, in 1980, and owned several properties including the Blue Ridge Motor Lodge and the In Town Motor Lodge. He was the son of the late Ghelabhai D. Patel and Kapurben G. Patel. Surviving are his wife, Kusum Baldev Patel; and daughter, Shradha Baldev Patel and husband Chetan. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 3, 2015 in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.