FRANKLIN – On Aug. 9, 2022, Heaven gained another angel. Not only did we lose a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, we lost the most selfless, strongest man we have ever known. Although our hearts hurt here on earth, what a joyful reunion that took place in Heaven as our Mamaw met him at the gates after seven years apart. Please pray for our entire family in the days to come. Rest in peace Papaw, we will meet you again someday soon.
Charles Adolph Conley, 86, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. He was born in Macon County, May 21, 1936, to the late Jesse Karr (Jack) and Hallie Hall Conley. He was married to the love of his life for 59 years, Lydia Conley, who preceded him in death in October 2015.
During his life, Adolph served in the United States Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He also enjoyed several years as a dairy farmer. Adolph was a member of Bible Baptist Church where he was a deacon and the Sunday school superintendent.
Adolph is survived by his daughter, Linda Holland (Craig) of Franklin; sons, Dennis Conley (Sallie) and Calvin Conley (Nathalie) of Franklin; grandchildren, Jessica Willis (Justin), Stefanie Conley, Courtney Conley, Ryan Conley, Tyler Holland, Samantha Wolfe (Sam) and Kayla Holland; great-grandchildren, Reid, Kimberly, Alyson, Greenlee, Hartleigh and Ella; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Adolph is preceded in death by his brothers, J.L. Conley, Ed Conley, Bob Conley and Frank Conley; and sister, Marie Tyler.
A funeral service was held Friday, Aug. 12, at the Bryant Grant Funeral Home chapel. Rev. John Raby officiated. Burial followed at Carson Cemetery. Visitation was prior to the service. Pallbearers were Tyler Holland, Ryan Conley, Justin Willis, Sam Wolfe, Reid Willis, Bruce Conley, Robbie Phillips, David Rogers and Russell McConnell.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that memorial donations be made to the Carson Cemetery Fund, c/o Angie Phillips, 60 Spencer Lane Franklin, NC 28734 or the Macon County Fair, PO Box 446, Franklin, NC 28744.
Online condolences can be made at bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant Grant Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Conley family.