Jan Oliver Alms

Jan Oliver Alms, 71, of Morganton, North Carolina, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at CHS- Blue Ridge in Morganton.

He was born in Sparta, Illinois on November 05, 1949 to the late Oliver and Ruth Alms.

Jan worked for 28 years as a professor at McDowell Technical Community College where he touched the lives of many students over the years. He was a very talented man. Most of the artwork that can be seen in downtown Morganton was Jan’s. He was well loved by all.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Jeff Alms and Danny Alms.

Survivors include his daughter, Keri Frisbee (Jesse); two grandchildren, Jesse Frisbee and Andrew Frisbee, and one on the way; three brothers, Brian Alms (Sandy), Neal Alms, and Mike Alms (Mary); a sister, Cindy Morgan; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will hold a private service at a later date.