Obituary of note: Howard Candler, descendant of founder of Candler

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Obituary from the Asheville Citizen-Times:

Candler – Howard N. Candler, 86, of Candler, died Saturday, December 12, 2009, at John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.

Born in Alexander, N.C., to the late Anon and Zennie Rash Candler, Howard was proud of his pioneer heritage. He was the great-greatgreat-grandson of Zacaria Candler who was the founder of Candler, N.C. At one time Zacaria owned over 200,000 acres of land and sold most of it for 25 cents per acre.

Howard was a faithful servant for his Lord at Calvary Baptist Church for 62 years. He served as Sunday School Director, Sunday School teacher, President of the Deacons, and worked with the youth and RAs. He was awarded Deacon Emeritus and served several terms as a trustee for the Baptist Childrens Home of N.C. Howard was retired from Sears Department Store where he worked in sales and management for 49 years.