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Bob Current obituary, 1942-2020, Holden Beach, NC

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1942

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2020

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Bob Current Obituary

Bob Current, 77, of Holden Beach, passed away on Feb. 22, 2020. Bob was born July 31, 1942 in Nevada, Mo., to the late Robert and Elizabeth Roberts Current. He was a former Clinical Director and Patient Advocate at St. Joseph Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center. He was an active member of the Holden Beach Senior Citizens. Bob was a life-long advocate for people with mental health issues and special needs.

He is survived by his three children, Summer Roberts, Zachary Current, and Temple Elliott (Jeremie); five grandchildren, Esme and Dashiell Roberts, Elijah & Isabela Current, Edan Current; two brothers, George Current (Carolyn), Jim Current (Gail); a sister, Madelyn Seippel (Jerry); extended, yet tight-knit, family across the country and an incredible church family here in Holden Beach. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Meredith and a sister Patricia Current.

A celebration of his life was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Sharon United Methodist Church, 2030 Holden Beach Road, Supply, N.C. 28462. The family had visitation prior to the service at the church from 6 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church to benefit the church's Legacy Youth Group and Headwinds Special Needs Outreach Program. Donations may be sent c/o Bob Current to Sharon Methodist, 2030 Holden Beach Road, Supply, N.C. 28462.

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Published by The Brunswick Beacon on Feb. 26, 2020.

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k sumner

March 17, 2020

I thought the world of Bob, My wife and I met him at "Mr.Lee's" thrift store, then he an I (and Edan) sought out each other to say hello, at all the beach concerts! That man loved his grandson with all he had. I am blessed to have know him. Ken and Kay

Mary Beth Alpers

February 26, 2020

I was so sorry to read about Bob's passing. I knew Bob many years ago while working at the State Hospital in St. Joseph and during his marriage to Meredith. Such good memories of a special man. My condolences to the family.

amber todd

February 26, 2020

i love you bob im glad i saw you the other day u make me smile me and edan loves you thank you for being there for me and edan u make everybody smile

Sandra Willis

February 25, 2020

So sorry to hear of Bobs passing. He was a great guy. I worked with Bob many years at the old State Hospital and the Northwest Psychiatric Center. My thoughts are with his family.

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