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"Bob" graduated from West Charlotte High School. In 1950, he received a Divinity Degree from Lincoln University, his Master's of Divinity in 1953 and his Doctorate of Divinity in 1979. He was the pastor of several churches in North Carolina, New Jersey and Virginia. As "Mission Developer" for the Catawba Inter Presbytery, he was instrumental in developing socio-economic programs for 113 church assisting minority businesses, youth, low income families and senior citizens.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Laura; his children, Saundra S. Thomas (Hendri) and Robert, Jr.; his grandson, Fela Reynolds; his sister, May McDaniel; niece, Sharon McDaniel; cousins Eula and Shirley Watkins; and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2002 at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2600 Beatties Ford Road. Visitation begins at 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Hospice at Charlotte, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Family Mortuary is serving Rev. Shirley's family with integrity.
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