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Robert Webster Obituary
July 17, 1934 - May 25, 2021
Robert Penn Webster, 86, passed away Tuesday night, May 25, 2021, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 29 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Centenary United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, 5 to 7 p.m., at Fair Funeral Home.
Born July 17, 1934 in Rockingham County, NC, Robert was the son of the late James Jefferson Webster and Nannie Strong Webster. He was a US Air Force veteran. Robert graduated from NC State University and was the retired vice president of sales for Mayo Yarns. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church. He loved sports, especially golf, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter, Meredith W. Indermaur (Mark) of Raleigh; son, J. Penn Webster of San Antonio, TX; six grandchildren, Margaret Indermaur of Durham, Katherine Maloney (Matt) of Salt Lake City, Utah, William Indermaur of Durham, Elizabeth Indermaur of Ithaca, NY, Benjamin Indermaur and Samuel Indermaur, both of Raleigh; and brother, Dr. John Ray Webster of Stoneville.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Carter Webster; brother, James Jefferson "June" Webster, Jr.; and sisters, Nancy W. King and Ann W. Evans.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 10 Glenlake Pkwy. NE, South Tower, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30328.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
Fair Funeral Home
432 Boone Rd., Eden, NC 27288
Memories and Condolences
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Sean, Susan Maloney and Family
May 28, 2021
Susan and I would like to extend our condolences for the loss of your loved one. He lived a long and fruitful life and the world has become a better place because of him.
Dennis and Wanda Fagge
May 28, 2021
Dennis worked with Bob and thoroughly enjoyed their work relationship and friendship. We both have been friends of the Webster/Jackson family for many years. Praying for comforted hearts during this time of sorrow.
May your joyful memories serve you well.
Allen Burr
May 28, 2021
RIP Bob Webster! It´s been many years, but we played some golf and enjoyed some times in the Textile world.
American Heart Association
May 27, 2021
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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