Herbert Lawrence Munger, 76, of Highlands passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020.

Born and raised in Macon County, he was the son of the late Robert Warren Munger Sr. and Dora Lucille Lowe Munger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Janie Keener Munger and his siblings, Joyce Rogers, Sherman Munger and Bobby Munger. Lawrence enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. In his younger years he also enjoyed a good round of golf. Lawrence worked for the US Forest Service before his retirement.

He is survived by his children, Jeffrey Lawrence Munger and wife Carla of Indiana and Pamela Peck of Highlands, NC; Half siblings Michael Timothy Crane of Franklin, Warren Anthony Munger, James David Munger, Dale Allen Munger and Christopher Matthew Munger, all of Lexington, NC, Billie Juanita McDaniels of Southpoint, NC, Margaret Irene Rish and Frankie Michelle Rogers of Franklin; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and three great grandchildren and his beloved dogs Hank and Boomer.

Graveside Services will be held Friday, October 2, 2020, 2 pm at Highlands Memorial Park with the Rev Gary McCall and Rev Oliver Rice officiating.

Pallbearers will be Kelly Munger, Roger Talley, Matthew Barnes, Casey Barnes, Marshall Buck and James Rish.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Appalachian Animal Rescue, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.maconfuneralhome.com