FRANKLINTON —Robert Malcolm Ayscue, 87, died Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, Franklinton Chapel. The Rev. David Averette will officiate and burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion.

A native of Franklin County, he was the son of the late Charles and Ida Ball Ayscue. He was a member of Franklinton Baptist Church, American Legion Post # 52, and a charter member of Franklinton Rescue and EMS. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Surviving: son, Robert “Bob” Ayscue (Joy) of Franklinton; sister, Hattie Lee Moore of Greensboro; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Cooper Ayscue.

Memorial contributions may be made to Franklinton Rescue and EMS, P.O. Box 358, Franklinton, NC 27525.

Online memorials: www.hallwynne.com select obituaries.