Piedmont Funeral Home

About

Piedmont Funeral Home is a locally owned and operated service with a rich history in Lexington and Davidson County dating back to 1913.

Story

Piedmont Funeral Home has a storied history in Lexington and as the current owners, we are proud of the fact that we were able to return this fine institution to local ownership.
D uring the 97 years Piedmont Funeral Home has served Lexington and surrounding areas, its various owners have endeavored to provide the finest facilities and professional service available.

The funeral home was founded in 1913 by Edgar A. Timberlake, John T. Lowe, Dell A. Watson and F.P. Lopp. These four first located the funeral home at 111 N. Main Street and operated it in conjunction with Piedmont Furniture Company. After several years, Mr. Timberlake was joined in the funeral business by John F. Beck and John D. Craver. His son, Casper H. Timberlake joined the firm in 1925. In 1928, the funeral home was moved to a new building on E. Second Street. Mr. Craver's son, Charles F. Craver joined the firm in 1935. After Edgar Timberlake's death in 1939, Casper Timberlake and Charles Craver would assume operation of the funeral home for more than fifty years.

The funeral home moved to its current location in 1947. The funeral home chapel was added in 1973. The firm was sold to the Voglers family in Winston Salem in 1982. Service Corporation International (SCI) would eventually acquire the Voglers Funeral Home operation.

In 2001, Piedmont Funeral Home was returned to local ownership when Larry Morrison, Daniel Briggs and Jack Briggs were able to purchase the firm from SCI.