Robert C. "Skip" Engblom

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Salisbury, North Carolina

Robert Engblom Obituary

Robert 'Skip' Engblom

SALISBURY - Robert C. "Skip" Engblom, 70, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at his home.

Born May 18, 1940, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Margaret L. Engblom and Eric Carl Engblom.

Skip graduated from high school and attended community college in Bayshore, N.Y. He was a construction supervisor for Food Lion, LLC for 24 years.

In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, woodworking and cooking. An avid race fan, he enjoyed spending time with his friends at Biscuitville, who he visited almost every morning.

He was preceded in death by his step-granddaughter, Candace Lunsford.

Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Becky Tally Engblom; sons Robby Engblom of Salisbury, Eric Enblom (Nichole) of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; daughter Donna Engblom of Surfside Beach, S.C.; grandchildren Dale and Zachary Engblom, also of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; stepsons Randy Lunsford (Shannon) of Salisbury, Britt Lunsford of Midway; step-grandchildren Daniel, Charles and Benjamin Lunsford of Winston-Salem and Georgia Lunsford of Chapmanville, W.Va.; brother Eric Gene Engblom (Claire) of New Bern; and sister Carlene Shivers (Larry) of Long Island, N.Y. Also surviving are special little friends Josey and Gracie Henderson of Salisbury and Caleb Rose of Chapmanville, W.Va.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Wed-nesday, Feb. 16 at Lyerly Funeral Home; and at other times, the family will be at the residence.

Service/Entombment: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17 at Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum with the Rev. Steve Combs officiating.

Memorials: Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

The family extends a special thank you to Ann, Ginger and Charly with Rowan Regional Hospice for their very loving care of Skip during this difficult time; and to Lisa and Tony at CMC-NorthEast Radiology Department for their care and friendship to Skip.

Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Englom family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Salisbury Post on Feb. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Engblom

8 Entries

Betty Evans

March 2, 2011

So sorry about"Skip".He was a good man and he will be missed by all that knew him and
loved him. Praying for healing for the family.

February 18, 2011

Becky, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Kim Rogers, Food Lion

Lori Bowen - Food Lion

February 18, 2011

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time.

Robert Engblom

February 17, 2011

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Skip Engblom. I share the same name of Robert Engblom as did my father and does my son. It was through sheer happenstance that my son came across this obituary today and forwarded it to me. Upon opening the link I was amazed to see a photo that was a perfect blend of my Uncle Eric and my own father. Skip was perhaps 19 or 20 the last time I saw him during a visit back to Long Island from our new home in St. Louis. I'm saddened that I never knew my cousin better, but glad that he was surrounded by so many friends and relatives who loved him.

Kelly Wright

February 17, 2011

I did not know Skip very long but the short time I did know him I realized what a remarkable man he was. I enjoyed listening to him tell me about living on the St. Johns River. Becky, I'm so sorry. Please let me know if there's anything I can do.

February 16, 2011

Heaven just gained a remarkable Man.. one that was very special to me. Skip was a dear friend that I shared good times & bad times with during our time together at Food Lion & after. He always managed to make me laugh & smile when things were crazy. Thank you Becky for allowing me to spend a few hours with him before he left us. That meant the world to me. I bet Skip is out there on a fishing boat with David & Randy waiting to catch the big one! Much <3 to you & the family Becky. I <3 U ~~ Trisha Overman - Food Lion

February 16, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family - he will be missed. KIM SIDES - FOOD LION

david miller

February 16, 2011

I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF WORKING WITH SKIP DURING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ELLOREE, SC DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN 1983. WE'VE JUST LOST ANOTHER ONE OF "THE PIONEERS,"---------THE PEOPLE WHO BUILT FOODLION DURING WHAT I CALL "THE GO-GO YEARS." EVERYONE WORKED HARD, PLAYED HARD, KNEW HOW TO LAUGH, AND GOT GREAT RESULTS. THE VOID, CREATED BY LOSING PEOPLE LIKE HIM THROUGHOUT THE BUSINESS SECTOR, I TRULY DOUBT WILL EVER BE FILLED.

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