Robert Rector

Mr Robert Lee Rector, 92, of Salisbury, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at his residence. Born on July 20, 1924 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Robert Vernon and Evelyn Treadway Rector. A graduate of China Grove High School and attended Catawba College. He was a lifelong active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church serving on numerous committees and church boards. He served his country during WWII in the US Army. Mr. Rector worked for the US Postal Service, retiring after many years of service. He was a member of the Rowan Aeromodelers Society, where he flew radio controlled aircraft and was a HAM radio operator. Mr. Rector was a member of Locke Fire Department for over 40 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Theodore Rector. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years Rena Smith Rector; daughter, Julie R. Sparks and husband Worth of Charlotte; son, Joseph Rector and wife Kathy of LaPlata, Md.; brother, James Rector; and sister, Gracie Rector both of Salisbury. Also surviving him are his grandchildren, Virginia S. Reynolds and husband Jaron of Arlington, Va. and Orin Sparks of Charlotte. Visitation and Service: Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:30 til 3:30 p.m., at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Salisbury, with funeral to follow at 3:30 p.m., also at the church with Revs. Gene Bruce and Rick Thomas, ministers. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials: Memorials may be made to St. Marks Lutheran Church 5202 Mooresville Rd. Salisbury, NC 28147. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.linnhoneycuttfuneralhome.com.