Bobby Jackson Wygal

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Bobby Wygal Obituary

Bobby Jackson Wygal
January 8, 1928 - October 12, 2012
Raleigh
Bobby Jackson Wygal, 84, of Raleigh, died Friday, October 12, 2012 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.
Bob was born January 8, 1928 in Hinton, WV to the late Charlie Gordon Wygal and Minnie Grimmitt Wygal. He was a Korean War veteran serving as a sergeant in the US Army and was employed with Dillon Supply, retiring with over 30 years of service. Bob was an active and faithful member of Carolina Pines Baptist Church for over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Alma Jean Wygal; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.
Bob, a caring and loving father, is survived by his sons, Robert Wygal (Cheryl) of Cary; and Timothy Wygal of Raleigh; daughter, Jennifer Wygal (Jack Rhodes, Jr.) of Raleigh; and 3 grandchildren, Justin; Kyle; and Joshua Wygal.
The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Monday, October 15, 2012 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC 27605. A funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Carolina Pines Baptist Church, 2655 South Saunders Street, Raleigh, NC 27603. Burial will follow the service at Montlawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Carolina Pines Baptist Church.
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Published by The News & Observer on Oct. 14, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Wygal

13 Entries

Gene Sentz

January 5, 2013

To the family of Bob Wygal: After Bob returned from Korea to Hinton, W.Va., he volunteered as scoutmaster of Troop 100, of which I was a member. Bob took about a dozen of us boys camping and hiking in the woods many times and taught us numerous outdoor skills. We greatly respected him and appreciated his generosity to us. He was a great man. -Gene Sentz, Choteau, Montana 59422-0763

January 5, 2013

I remember Bob very well. He was a great Scout Master and a great man. I still ofter think of our camping trip down to near Sandstone Falls on the other side of New River from Hinton. It was raining when we left but we finally arrived, set up camp and tried to fix supper. Then it POURED rain all night. We were soaked to the skin. Some of the boys got scared and Bob left in the middle of the night to take them home. The road was now very muddy and his Hudson slipped into a ditch on the way back to Hinton. Naturally, most of our food was in the trunk of the car to keep it dry. For breakfast we did have some bread, jelly and canned meats. Ever open a can of food with a Scout ax. It can be done. Bob showed up some time later with help to get us all back to the church. We were all tired, wet and miserable but we learned what the meaning of the Scout motto, BE PREPARED, meant in one day. We learned to trench our tents, put an additional shelter over them and to pace a few easily consumed foods when we wenmt on a trip. We all, especially members of Troop 100, owe who we are today, to Bob Wygal. I was one whose father had left mom and 3 kids. Bob always let us know he was there for us . There was not a problem we could not discuss with Bob and he always kept it in his confidence.

Roger Grimmett
469 Duchess Ct.
Hampton, VA 23669

Donald Hannah

October 22, 2012

So sad to learn of Bobby passing away from our presence. l am glad he is now with the Lord and in a great reunion with many loved ones. Bobby and l were best friends and very close. l was shocked to see his obituary just today. l certainly would have attended his memorial service had l known in time. My prayers are with his family.

Vickie Deaver

October 22, 2012

Jennifer, Timmy and Robbie: Was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. My deepest sympathies are with each of you. Jennifer, I would love to hear from you - call me.

Kevin Nice

October 19, 2012

Robert,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you will miss him. If I can help in anyway please let me know.

Robbie Bailey

October 15, 2012

Dear Jennifer,

I was so sad to hear about your father. When I think of him, the first word that comes to mind is faithful...faithful to God, faithful to his family, and faithful to his church and community. I know that you will miss your Daddy as much as I miss mine. Although they are physically absent from our lives, their love and presence can be felt each and every day. Love truly is eternal.

Sending you and your brothers my heartfelt condolences and prayers for your strength and comfort.

Duke Wright

October 15, 2012

Robert
Very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. If you are any indication of the type of person he was, then he was a very special man. You family is in our thoughts and prayers.

October 15, 2012

Bob was such a wonderful man, I see his work all around our home from the speaker stands he made for me to the wind chimes. I missed the YooHoo drinks he brought for HomeComing! Clinton and Bob enjoyed working on projects together. They seemed to always find a way to fix the problem. We will miss Bob much. We do find joy in knowing he is with God. We are here to help. We are praying for you.

Clinton and Debra Spivey

October 15, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes to you and the family for the loss of your Father. Our thoughts are prayers are with you.
John Conroyd

October 14, 2012

Jennifer, Timothy & Robert, In the death of someone so very special, there are no words that have ever been invented to fit the loss. We know that our Lord is holding you close as you grieve for your dad. Also please know that Ken and I are with you in heart, thoughts and prayers. Love, Diane & Ken Hamrick

Gerald Rouse

October 14, 2012

My deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of Bob Wygal. He was a loving and good man. The world has lost a true servant of those who were suffering. He was a man of action and not of words. He was always a good neighbor ready to help. I will miss him but will always remember his goodness, his service to others, and his loyalty to friends and family. Rest in peace, Bob.

October 14, 2012

We were shocked to hear about your Fathers death tonight. He affected many lives during his life and and mentored more people than can be counted. But-he's now with God and Jean! What could be any better than that for him?
We've known Bob & Jean since 1965. He & Glenwood worked together till retirement and Glenwood can tell you many funny stories from those years (funny now but maybe not as much then.)
:-).
His Christianity was shown from the way he lived and helped others. You can be very proud of your Dad's life. Now all of you must go on with your lives and live it to the fullest to make God and your parents very proud. We admired your parents (especially Bob since Glenwood worked with him) as we did our own. Our children respected Bob and had him on his own pedistal.
God bless all of you as you raise your families. You are the next generation in the "Bob Wygal Family". Make everyone proud!
Call on us if you need to. Your Dad would have helped our children, and anyone else, if they needed it.
God Bless All Of You As You Move Forward With Your Lives!
Glenwood & Gail Pleasant

Edwin White

October 13, 2012

Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear father and our friend. Mr. Bob will surely be missed by so many people. Edwin and Kay White.

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