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Robert Eugene Bourne

1934 - 2009

BORN

1934

DIED

2009

Robert Bourne Obituary

Robert Eugene (Bob) Bourne, of Dublin, Va., was promoted to Heaven Thursday, January 29, 2009. He was born in Welch, W.Va. on January 19, 1934. He was predeceased by his parents, Bess Shawyer and Buford Bourne; and by his brother, Billy Thomas (Bill) Bourne. Bob graduated from Iaeger High School in the Class of 1951 and from McLain Business College in Bluefield, W.Va. He served four years in the United States Navy. Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Norma Cyphers Bourne; sons and daughtersin-law, Michael and Dianne Bourne, Robbie and Tina Bourne; grandsons, Kristopher, Joshua and Jacob; a special sister, Dottie; brother-in-law and wife, Jim and Linda; nephews and niece, Mark, Scott, Jeff, Anne and Tim; best friend in the world, Sonny Phelps. Bob's favorite times were camping and boating and being with family and friends. He was an active member of the Dublin Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder. A celebration of Bob's life will start with visitation at the Dublin Presbyterian Church on Friday, January 30, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2009, with interment at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery, Princeton, W.Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Dublin Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084 or to the Carilion Clinic Hospice, 707 Randolph Street, Suite 251, Radford, Va. 24141. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bourne

18 Entries

Chad Hoback

February 1, 2009

Our deepest condolences to your family. We will miss Bob. We send our love to your family in this time of passing.

George Wood

February 1, 2009

Norma,
I am thinking of you and your family with deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed visiting with Bobby. His positive energy and humor was contagious. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
George Elzie

Jack Pate

January 31, 2009

I am very sorry to hear about Bob. His parents Buford and Bess took care of me when I was only a baby. I lived in Iaeger WV for most of my life. Bob will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Margaret Martin

January 31, 2009

Norma and family,
Hold on to your memories and rest in the knowledge that one day you will be together again.
Margaret Ann (Hughes) and Charles Martin

Dixie O'Connor

January 31, 2009

Norma, I am so sorry for your loss. I,m glad I was able to see you and Bob last spring. You and your family are wrapped in my prayers.

Rachel & Jerry Smithers

January 30, 2009

Norma,
We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Your are in our thoughts and prayers.

John Ratliff

January 30, 2009

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Ratliff (Dublin Fitness center)

Lanny and Nancy Sparks

January 30, 2009

Dear Norma and family,

We are saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Please take comfort in knowing that he was loved and revered by many. Those who believe, will see him someday in Heaven.

Lanny and Bob's friendship goes back to Radford Hospital about 40 years or so. We always enjoyed the times we spent together. Please know that we hold you in our thoughts and prayers.

We will be back in VA in the spring.

Love and prayers, Lanny and Nancy

jean Jessee

January 30, 2009

Norma and family We are so sorry of you loss. Bob will surely be missed at the camp ground. Jack and Jean Jessee

Judy and CarrVoll Bowling

January 30, 2009

Norma and family:

So sorry for your loss. Bobby will be truly missed in our neighborhood. Carroll loved the times that Bobby would be walking and stop and sit on the porch just talking and visiting. Bobby loved to talk to him about Myrtle Beach and Pigeon Forge and camping.

Sorry that we will not be able to be at visitation or even come by the house. We are in Florida for a month. Will see you when we return late February.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through the days to come.

Love,
Judy an Carroll Bowling

The Thompsons' Scott, Lori, Braxton, & Always Lexi

January 30, 2009

Robbie & Family,

We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. This family is in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.

Anne Kidd

January 30, 2009

I will remember how Uncle Bobby and Dad would laugh when they were together. Visiting at the lake when we were kids was always a happy time. Aunt Norma, Mike and Robbie, I am sorry for your loss. I hope you will begin to heal and be able remember the good times very soon.

Grace Justice

January 30, 2009

Thank you, Sir, on behalf of all America for your dedication and honorable service in the defense of our country. The sacrifice of Veterans of our Armed Forces such as yourself have maintained the freedom of our nation and have kept Old Glory waving high, proud, and free. God bless your family and God Bless America.

Tony and Judy Richert

January 30, 2009

You know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
We are so sorry that we cannot be with you to offer comfort.
We pray that you find God's peace.

Mary Wells

January 30, 2009

Dianne and Mike - so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ronald Hunter

January 30, 2009

Bob will be missed as a great friend and neighbor

Connie Lytton

January 30, 2009

Robbie, We're so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please take comfort in knowing he is now free of the pain and in a much better place. If there is anything at all we can do for you or any of the family, please let us know.
Bobby & Connie Lytton

Yonna and Don Graham

January 30, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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