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Biography Henry Clinton Follette, 83, of Salisbury, died peacefully and surrounded by his loving family, Friday, March 13, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, after a long battle with terminal illness. He was born May 1, 1931, in Mooresville, NC to the late Clarence Clark "Coot" and Lucy Horton Follette. He was a member of Thyatira Presbyterian Church. Henry had a long and happy life that was fueled by both his passion for horses and love of people. Born and raised in Mooresville, Henry spent his summers running a riding stable that is still in operation in Lake George, NY. In 1952, Henry married his loving wife, Dixie Sims of Concord. He served in the Korean War, where he was awarded a Bronze Star. Upon returning home, Henry continued to run the family horse business and started his own western store in Mooresville. In 1972, Henry and his family moved to Rowan County, where he raised cattle and champion show Quarter Horses. In addition to his farms in NY and NC, Henry also had farms in Grantville, PA and Ocala, FL where he owned, raised and trained thoroughbreds. Henry never met a stranger. Everywhere he went he always made a friend and a deal. Henry was an amazing man, with a commanding and kind presence, that influenced all that had the pleasure of knowing him. He will remain a role model and inspiration to all, and will continue to live on through the hearts of all the lives that he touched. In addition to his parents, Henry is preceded in death by his sister, Christine Bowman (John) of Cummings, GA and brother, C. R. "Babe" Follette. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Dixie; daughters, Lisa Armstrong (Anthony) and Suzi Cocca (John); grandson, Cody Follette Armstrong; granddaughters, Ashlea Kate Armstrong and Cala Rae Cocca of Salisbury; brother, R. J. Follette of Clemmons; sister, Rose Foust of Morganton and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Bayard Powell and his team for their dedicated care. Also a special thanks to his devoted niece, Judy Follette. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leukemia Research Foundation, 3520 Lake Ave., Suite #202, Wilmette, IL 60091-1064 or the SECU Family House, 1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103. Services for Henry will be held on Tuesday, March 17, at 2:00 PM at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Carroll Robinson officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be one hour prior to service. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Follette Family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Henry Clinton Follette

May 1, 1931 - March 13, 2015