Frank Labore

Frank Labore, 77, of Morganton, NC passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at UNC Health Blue Ridge, with his family by his side. He was born on December 26, 1948 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Walter Joseph Labore and Madeleine Labore. Frank was raised in the Catholic church. He was a Veteran of the US Navy having served for twenty-seven years during the Vietnam Conflict and Desert Storm as well as several other duty stations. He was a Physician’s Assistant at Western NC Youth Corrections and Foothills Correctional Institute.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by brothers, Mike Labore and David Labore; sister, Lynne Marie Labore.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Charlotte Rolison Labore; sons, Marc Labore, Matthew Labore and David Labore (Rhonda); daughters, Chari Labore (Alan Jones) and Kristine Chase; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Andrew Labore; sisters Lorraine Bilodeau and Denise Wilder.

The family will receive friends from 4pm-5pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 at Sossoman Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 5pm in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home with Chaplain Turbeville officiating. Honors will be provided by the NCDOC. Burial will be at a later date in Pollocksville Cemetery.

The service will be livestreamed through Sossoman Funeral Home website: https://www.sossomanfh.com/

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.