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Robert Tomberlin Obituary
Bruce Tomberlin, Jr.
'Bobby'
MONROE -- Mr. Tomberlin, 68, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday evening, March 24, 2009, at his home. Son of the late Robert Bruce Tomberlin, Sr. and Carrie (Watkins) Tomberlin, he was born March 24, 1941, in Concord, NC.
Robert is survived by his wife, Delorce (Furr) Tomberlin of the home; son, Bruce (Jill) Lee Tomberlin, of Monroe, NC; daughters, Diana Tomberlin of Oklahoma and Christy (Alan) Byrum, of Monroe, NC; and brother, Rodney Tomberlin, of Oakboro, NC. Robert worked most of his life as a machinist for Van Guard Supreme.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Unionville Baptist Church with the Revs. Hank Parker and Dac Croasman officiating. Burial will follow at the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Monroe. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Unionville Baptist Church.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is assisting the Tomberlin family. Online obituaries and condolences at www.hartsellfh.com.
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March 29, 2009
Delores, I was so sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. My brother Ronnie called me on Saturday evening and told me. I am just so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Freeda Walden Kenley
March 27, 2009
Delorce, We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Wayne and Judy Clemons
Mint Hill,North Carolin
Chrissie Oxendine
March 26, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert E Burrage
March 26, 2009
I was sorry to read about Bobby's death. Bobby, Rodney and I had some great times together when they lived on Union St in Concord.
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