Edward Franklin Dwyer

Edward “Frank” Dwyer, Sr., 82, of Sherrills Ford, NC, died on September 30, 2020. He was born on November 26, 1937, in Mecklenburg County, to the late Charles O. Dwyer, Sr. and Annie Stinson Dwyer. He graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1956. He was co-owner of Dwyer’s Tire and Auto for 53 years, along with his late brother, Ray. Frank was a life-long member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports and NASCAR and was an avid Tarheel fan.

Survivors include a son, Frank Dwyer Jr. (Leslie); daughter, Marie Dwyer Dunham (Gene); and step-daughters, Dodie George (John) and Lori West (Lane). Frank is also survived by two sisters, Mary Nantz, and Kay Cooke; nieces Renee (Paul), Debbie, and Pam; and nephews, Johnny, Randy, Joe and Chris. Grandchildren; Jon, James, April and Sarah. He also leaves behind by his faithful, loving dog, Charlie Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charles Dwyer, Jr, Paul Dwyer, Ray Dwyer and Earl Dwyer.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Oak Grove Cemetery, 7800 Henderson Road, Charlotte, NC 28269. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the family.

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