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Lorne Franklin MacLeod
November 29, 1940 - October 9, 2026
DENVER, N.C.—Lorne Franklin MacLeod, age 85, of Lake Shore Road North in Denver, passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, October 9, 2026, following a courageous one-year battle with cancer.
A Celebration of Life service was held, following a private graveside service, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Visitation began at 2:30 p.m. and the service followed at 4 p.m. at Denver Gospel Hall, 4733 NC-16, Denver, NC.
Lorne was born November 29, 1940, in Hickory, to the late Oswald and Sarah Jane MacLeod. He came to know the Lord Jesus as his Savior at the age of 13, and was a faithful servant of Christ throughout his life. He was a loving husband of 60 years to his late wife, Judy, and a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Lorne was an elder at Fairbluff Bible Chapel in Charlotte who dedicated his time to church activities by serving others, teaching and preaching the Word of God. Together, Lorne and Judy were a friend to many, offering their home and heart to anyone who needed support.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his dear wife Judy, two grandsons, Isaac MacLeod and Ian MacLeod, and a great-grandson, Beckham Haynes. He is survived by three sons, Bob (Becky) of Catawba, Brent (Jodi) of New Ringgold, Pa., and Brad (Julia) of Iron Station; eight grandchildren, Lauren Haynes (Billy), Robbie MacLeod (Kaylan), Christopher MacLeod, Alyssa MacLeod, Caleb MacLeod (Haley), Kyan MacLeod (Kaia), Kendrick MacLeod (Shelby) and Kaden MacLeod (Gwen); and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to:
· Operation Mobilization USA (PO Box 444, Tyrone, GA 30290-0444)
· Christian Missions in Many Lands (CMML) (2751 18th Avenue, Wall Township, NJ 07719)
· Samaritan’s Purse (PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607)
Warlick Funeral Home of Lincolnton, N.C. is serving the MacLeod family.
