Robert John "Bob" Montgomery Sr.

Robert "Bob" John Montgomery Sr.

AGE: 70 • Fayetteville, NC

12/7/41 to 6/11/12

After a courageous battle with cancer, Robert died in Fayetteville, NC with loving family around him. He graduated from Benedictine High School in Richmond, VA in 1960 and then Belmont Abbey College in Belmont, NC in 1964. Robert went on to become a textiles executive, as well as the Athletic Director for his college. As a talented woodworker and avid model train enthusiast, he built elaborate railroad layouts and furniture over the years. Being born on the day of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Robert felt a special connection to the tragic day and had an affinity for WWII history. Being a die-hard Tar Heel basketball, Notre Dame football, and "anyone playing" golf fan, he rarely missed a game or match. As a talented shagger, dancing to beach music became Robert's first love. He always loved being with his large family and "Paw Paw Gummy" enjoyed attending his grandchildren's activities. In his memory, Robert would have also wanted family and friends to continue playing his favorite game, Rummikub. "Mr. Bob" will be fondly remembered by his friends, neighbors, and hospice nurses. The family is grateful for their love and support through this difficult time.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, the late Anna L. Montgomery and John J. Montgomery, as well as a brother, the late Johnny Montgomery. He is survived by daughter, Nanette Walsh and her husband Zane of Fayetteville, NC; son, Robert Montgomery Jr. of Gastonia, NC; son, John Montgomery of Anderson, SC; son, Kevin Montgomery of Dallas, NC; son, Dennis Montgomery and his wife Lisa of Kings Mountain, NC; daughter, Cherie Furr and her husband Jeremy of Simpsonville, SC; daughter, Jenny Montgomery of Queens, NY; daughter, Christy Patton and her husband Kyle of Brooklyn, NY; daughter, Lindsey Parte and her husband Jason of Hazlet; son, Matthew Montgomery and his fiancé Ashley Maxson of Atlantic Heights; daughter, Molly Montgomery of Locust; sister, Joanne McGrath of Richmond, VA; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rosary will be 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012 at McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia, and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. following the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont, N.C., with Celebrant Abbott Placid Solari, OSB. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2012 in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Richmond, VA, with Father Adrian Harmening, OSB officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or mail to 4200 Morganton Road, Suite 300, Fayetteville, NC 28314. Condolences may be sent online to www.mcleanfuneral.com. McLean Funeral Directors of Gastonia, is serving the Montgomery family.