William Ralph Sasser, 86, of Nakina died Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his home. He was born in Columbus County on July 31, 1930, the son of the late Cordis and Flauda Lay Formyduval Sasser. He is the widower of Oma Lou Harrell Sasser. Mr. Sasser served 5 years in the US Army and was a rural letter carrier for 25 years. He was also a farmer. He was a member of Nakina Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; sisters, Mabel Canady Smith, Billie Faye Carter; and brother, Hubert Sasser.

He is survived by nephews, Larry Canady of Nakina, Michael Carter of Wilmington, Mark Carter of Wilmington, Ronnie Sasser of Wilmington, Scott Harrell of FL., Chris Harrell of FL, Jason Hicks of GA; nieces, Huberta Sasser of Wilmington, Kim Lawrence of AL, Shannon Wallae of GA., Julia Kent of AL, Brenda Rudolph of TN, Tonya Windham of FL; brothers and sisters-in-law Ronnie and Cynthia Hicks of GA, Harvey Raye Harrell and wife, Jan of FL, sister -in-law, Betty Longgrear of FL.

His funeral service will be 3:00 pm Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Peacock Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Darryll Hester and Dr. Corbin Cooper. Burial will be in Peacock's Columbus Memorial Park.

His family will receive friends 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Peacock Funeral Home prior to his service in the chapel.

Memorials may be made to Nakina Baptist Church, PO Box 120, Nakina, NC 28455.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net

Online condolences may be made at peacockfuneralhome.net.