C.L. Proffitt

The oldest of 12 children, C.L. was born in the Swiss community of Yancey County on Nov. 11, 1931 to the late Grady Lee and Ollie Belle Proffitt. He graduated from Bald Creek High School near Burnsville.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha; brothers, Jerry and Wendall; and sisters, Louise, Judy, Ida and Delyla.

A man of integrity with an unmatched work ethic, C.L. retired from the N.C. Department of Transportation in 1984 after 33 years. He was blessed with many more years building houses with Lyle and Carroll Hall, and he especially enjoyed doing projects for his children. He loved meeting and helping people and was respected by all those with whom he worked and served.

C.L. was an active member of Faith Baptist Church, where he was a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He participated in numerous mission efforts, including building handicap ramps and traveling with the N.C. Baptist Men on disaster relief teams.

He is survived by four brothers, Floyd Proffitt (Linda) of Granite Falls, Charles Proffitt (Nellie) of Weaverville, Gary Proffitt (Susan) of Rogersville, Tenn., and Roger Dale Proffitt of Asheville; one sister, Patricia Dills (Tony) of Weaverville; five children, Danny Proffitt (Glenda) of Memphis, Tenn., Dennis Proffitt (Pat) of Sylva, Debbie Keisler of Wesley Chapel, Fla., David Proffitt (Christy) of Sylva and Darrell Proffitt (Julia) of Asheville; grandchildren, Anthony Proffitt, Stephanie Kesner (Bobby), Cassie McAbee (Brad), Blake Proffitt (Felicia), Brady Proffitt, Megan Robitaille (Nichlaus), Lindsey Smathers (Josh), Josh Proffitt, Chloe Proffitt, Madison Proffitt; and numerous great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, July 13, at Appalachian Funeral Services with Pastors Peter Mudge and J.D. Grant officiating.

A graveside service was held afterward at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Blake Proffitt, Brady Proffitt, Josh Proffitt, Monroe Proffitt, Tracy Proffitt, Thomas Constant, Nick Kesner, Mitch Hyde and Cameron Cabe. Honorary pallbearers were G.W. Revis and Carroll Hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to N.C. Baptists on Mission, P.O. Box 1107, Cary, NC 27512-1107, designated for “Disaster Relief Fund.”

An online registry is available at www.appalachianfuneralservices.com.

Appalachian Funeral Services of Sylva, N.C., is serving the family.