John Sasser, Sr.,

John David Sasser, Sr., age 70, of Taylorsville passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 13, 2013. Born February 18, 1943 in Wayne County, NC to the late David Nathan and Mary Adell Sasser. John was a do-it-yourself guy always staying busy outside. He was retired from the NC Department of Corrections. John and his wife rescued a Great Dane from the Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue and fell so in love with the breed that they started "Triple J - Great Dane Rescue" here in the county. He was a lifelong Tar Heel fan. His greatest love was family. After every email he would write, "I love my family." Including his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister - Patricia A. Smith Luckey. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 33 years - Diana Sasser of the home; sons - John David Sasser, Jr. of Rougemont, NC: Jeffrey Lee Sasser of Greensboro, NC and Jonathan Michael Sasser of Highland Village, TX; brother - Charles Sasser of Wake Forest, NC; sisters - Geri Keffer of Sandston, VA: Barbara Walters of Patrick SC: Joyce Batts of Hartsville SC and Glenda Smith of Battleboro NC; grandsons - Adam and Daniel Sasser of Greensboro, Austin Sasser of Rougemont NC and Jackson Sasser of Highland Village, TX; mother-in-law: Anne Amy Routt; brother-in-law: Richard Nelson Routt, Jr.; sister-in-law: Terri Ann Koe and a number of nieces, nephews and a great niece.
The family will receive friends on Thursday May 16, 2013 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Alexander Funeral Service and service will begin at 4:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wayne Whitley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Great Dane Alliance of the Carolinas @ 10425 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd; Huntersville, NC 28078 or to any animal rescue or shelter of the donor's choice.