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Services have been postponed and will be announced when rescheduled.
Leland Wannamaker Rhame, 79, of Morganton, NC died Friday, September 13, 2024 after a short, acute medical crisis. He was born on May 31, 1945 in Camden, SC to the late Walter Ashby Rhame and Nelle Wannamaker Rhame. Mr. Rhame was the founder and former owner of Blue Ridge Audiology in Morganton. He was a 1963 graduate of Camden High School. He graduated from Wofford College in 1972 and received his graduate degree in Audiology from the University of South Carolina in 1974. Mr. Rhame was a veteran of the US Army and was stationed in Korea. He enjoyed hiking, travelling and tending to his Japanese maple collection. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Ashby Rhame, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Deborah Kimbrell Lancaster of Morganton, NC; daughter, Lea Virginia Rhame (husband, Victor Brown) of Eugene, OR.
Services have been postponed and will be announced when rescheduled.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a community park association of your choice or to the Friends of the Valdese Rec (https://friendsofthevaldeserec.org) or to Oak Hill Community Park and Forest (www.foothillsconservancy.org) in Morganton, NC.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Thoughts & prayers.
RIP MY DEAR FRIEND. YOU WILL TRUELY BE MISSED.
I have some good memories of Leland and our work time together at the NC School for the Deaf in Morganton. We had some fun times as both of us struggled to learn sign language well. I remember a fun guy that shared many good laughs with me.
Deb, We will miss Leland’s wit and laughter. He was a smart audiologist, a loyal friend and a good person. We were proud to know him. You brought out the best in each other. Jane and John Poteat
i never had the pleasure of meeting your dear Leland but i am sure he must be a special guy to capture your heart I am wondering if i i did in fact meet him in the Walking on the Edge hiking group We had so many out of valdese, Morganton besides Hidkory. My thought are with you Patti Lee former book club memeber
John and I have so many wonderful memories together with you and Leland. You were there at the very beginning when John and I got engaged and we have had many adventures afterwards. We both are here for you.
Deb..I am so so sorry about Lelands passing..He always made me laugh when we had dinner at your house..I will truly miss him..My Prayers to you..
Deb..I am so so sorry about Lelands passing..I so enjoyed our times with dinner at your house..He always made me laugh..I will fondly remember him Deb..Prayers to you