He is survived by his two daughters, Wendy Wagner (Charlie) and Heather Brown; granddaughter, Taylor Hylemon; sister, Joy Guzman (Collin); and former wife, Sherry Eckard.
He will always be remembered and sadly missed in the hearts of many.
The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 4, 2025 at Walker Road Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Ball officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Walker Road Baptist Church, c/o Pastor Mark Ball, 100 Walker Road, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Visitation
April 3, 2025
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center
Service
April 4, 2025
1 p.m.
Walker Road Baptist Church
Committal
April 4, 2025
Forest Hill Cemetery
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I had the opportunity to work and learn along side Andy at the News-Herald in the early 1970s. His photographic skills made the job of the reporters easier by telling the story photographically. Thank you, Andy!
So sad to hear of Andy's passing. Andy was our wedding photographer in 1982. He was wonderful. He brought quite a bit of excitement to an already exciding day. He done a wonderful job with our wedding album as well. May he rest peacefully and his family find comfort during this time of lost.
My mom, Melda, met Andy when he was a high school student and remained friends with him for many years. He is a big part of my memories from Morganton, and I always enjoyed visiting him when we traveled there. Though I hadn't seen him in a long time, I'll always remember the wonderful stories that Mom and Mary Blaylock used to tell about him, his photographs of North Carolina, his patience when taking pictures of my toy poodle, Pepe, and his love and care for everyone he knew. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Joy and, family it truly saddened me when I learned of Andy's transition. Please know that I offer you all my deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy. Andy was a fantastic photographer and always when I met him out in the community with his granddaughter, he was so very pleasant and a true gentleman. I worried about him when he suffered damages to his home by fire. May he SIHP until you meet again.
I miss you so much Andy you were the best grandpa you always have me the best advice when we sat down at abeles you will be missed love you Andy
I’m so Sorry for the family loss I met Andy as a 16 year old kid and learned many things by talking with him at my 1st job roses always with a smile glad I got to call him a friend
My Dear Joy, I am so sorry. What a wonderful person and brother!
Always a smile, kind word and compliment. Always a gentleman, a friend to all.
I will sorely missed him, he is very very sweet man and even go to my school take pictures when I grow up to seniors!! Will see him someday…. Prayer for his families!
We are all better people for having Andy in our lives, and he will live in our memories as a person we should emulate A good man died - and his name was Andy