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WADESBORO — Mr. Robert Henry Brasington, 38, of Kernersville and Wadesboro, died Monday, February 16, 2009, at his home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, February 19, at First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro with Rev. Robert Rollins and Rev. Mark Hollar officiating. Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park.
Robert was born July 22, 1970, in Anson County, N.C., a son of Benjamin Clifton Brasington, Jr. and Evelyn (Patsy) Poplin Brasington.
He was a 1988 graduate of Anson High School and graduated Magna cum Laude from Campbell University in 1992 and was commissioned a second lieutenant and honored as Outstanding ROTC Cadet of the Year during his graduation from Campbell. He then served in the United States Army for six years, serving in Kuwait during the Gulf War, being honorably discharged as Captain. He was currently employed with the Eli-Lily Corporation in pharmaceutical sales.
He was a member of Abbott's Creek Missionary Baptist Church in High Point, where he was ordained a deacon and sang in the choir and was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro.
Robert will be remembered as a loving son, brother, nephew and friend. His bright eyes and warm smile touched many lives around him.
Surviving are his parents, Benjy and Patsy Brasington of Wadesboro; his brother, Benjy Brasington, III and wife, Jackie of Lexington; his niece, Natalie White of Chesterfield, S.C.; and his loyal companions, Frazier, a wirehaired Jack Russell Terrier and Flozell the cat. Also surviving are his aunts and uncles, Ebbie Poplin and Barbara Rogers of Rockingham, Betty and James Martin of Fayetteville, Judy and Sonny Carpenter of Peachland, Kayda and Yates Tyson of Wadesboro, Sarah and Steve Harrington of Lilesville, Sharlia Ragan of Pinehurst and Ron Coffman of Southern Pines; his great- aunts, Carrie "Bit" Hinson of Lilesville, Laura "Teen" Brasington of Wadesboro and Sara Williams of Monroe, La.; and his cousins and their families.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Virginia Grooms Sellers, Charles Wilson Poplin and Benjamin Clifton and Jennie Brower Brasington and by his aunt, Janet Brasington Coffman.
The family will greet friends tonight, Wednesday, February 18, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Leavitt Funeral Home and other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 118 E. Morgan St., Wadesboro, NC 28170.
The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at www.leavittfuneralhomewadesboro.com
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Lindsay Rogers
March 12, 2009
Keeping your family in my prayers. I was a co-worker of Rob's.
February 27, 2009
My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers. No, I did not know Robert but I was on line looking at obituaries for a friends fathers and came across Roberts. He had such a big beautiful smile that I feel he was a good and funny man. He must have loved to live life at it's fullest.
David Jewell
February 25, 2009
Dear Brasingtons...
I was so saddened to hear about Robert. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although it has been years since I last spoke to Robert, I can remember our time together as if it were yesterday. Watching ACC b-ball in your den, shooting hoops in the back yard, riding motorcycles until dark, and jumping in the car with Benji every chance we had. He was the best friend the new kid in town could ever ask for and a great companion. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling right now, but find comfort in knowing that we are all here to support you and your family during this time. Please let me know if you are ever in Charlotte. Sincerely, David Jewell
anne vierela
February 24, 2009
I cannot begin to express my own personal sense of loss at Rob's passing. He called on our office and we became fast friends. He spoke highly of the deep closeness he felt for his family and friends. I enjoyed his company, his heart and his smile. He will be deeply missed!
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February 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heath,Norma and Joel Thomas
Christy Harrison
February 23, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Rob. He called on our office in Salisbury. He was always so kind and gentle and he will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Miller
February 23, 2009
We're so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with at this time.
Bill Foster
February 22, 2009
Benjy & Patsy ,
Our Family has lifted you up in our Prayers during this week.
Kendra Canady
February 20, 2009
To the entire Brasington Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you daily. I worked with Rob and he will deeply be missed. I know he is at peace and in a better place.
Virginia Staton
February 20, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Brasington,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. I remember fondly spending time with you a few years back at an event at Ansonville UMC; and I also remember fondly the friendship you had with my father. So I hope you know I am deeply moved by the passing of your son and I am praying for you.
Rebecca Soplata
February 20, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Rob's family at this time. I enjoyed his laughter and our many stories of the military life. There were always lots of laughs with Rob. He will be greatly missed by all!
Rebecca Soplata (Raleigh East)
Wayne Moss
February 19, 2009
Benjy and Patsy
Words cannot express our level of grief and sorrow in the loss of your son, Robert,our thoughts and prayers are with you constantly and we share your grief, cling to Benjy Jr. and lean on each other.
Wayne Moss, Rockingham
Debra Christie
February 19, 2009
We just learned of Robert's passing and our hearts ache to be with you and to have you know you are held in our thoughts and prayers. May warm memories, God's Grace and the support of family and friends carry you through this difficult time. All our love -Catherine, Bryant, Ken and Debra Christie
Gene & Shelby McIntyre
February 19, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this sad time, but our prayer is that you will have brighter days ahead. May God richly bless you. We have good memories or Benjy and the business.
Nancy (Fig) Avrette
February 19, 2009
Patsy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. Just know that God will see you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
David Rodgers
February 19, 2009
I have been praying for your family during this difficult time. We never know what a day holds for us, but we know who holds us in His hand. As a child of God to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. I am grateful to have met and talked with Robert several times-I wish I would have stopped and spent more time talking with him.
Larry & Carolyn Taylor
February 19, 2009
You have our love and prayers at this sad time. May the peace that can only come from our Heavenly Father be with each one of you in a very special way is our prayer.
Deborah Poe-Gilmore
February 19, 2009
Dear Benji, Patsy and "Lil" Benjy,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our hope is God's amazing love will comfort you in the days ahead and in time, may smiles replace tears when you think of Robert.
With love,
Beemie and Debbie (Poe) Gilmore
Debra Shelton
February 18, 2009
Rob was an amazing young man. We were honored to know and work with him. We are so very saddened for his family and the loss we all feel. God bless Rob and all whom he touched in this life.
Sincerely--Fla Sigma teammates
Mitch & Rebecca Isaac
February 18, 2009
We are deeply saddened by Rob's passing. He was a great friend and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Mitch & Rebecca.
Josephine S. Jones
February 18, 2009
Brasington Family, "Patsy"
So sorry to hear about your Son. Thru these bad times just remember that the Lord is with you all. I will keep you in my prayers. And if I can do anything for you just give me a call and later we'll just talk.
A Friend Josephine S. Jones
John and Jeanie (Lassiter) Paschall
February 18, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Brasington,
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come.
Love,
Crissy Heath
February 18, 2009
Rob- We are going to miss you so much- and all the many laughs we shared while working together for Lilly in Statesville. Thank you for always looking after my sister, Crystal Weddington (your partner at Lilly). I love you Rob- I will see you again in Heaven one day- rest in peace. Love- Crissy Heath
Aaron Hinson
February 18, 2009
Benjy and Patsy:
Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your son. Please know you are in our thoughts, and prayers.
Aaron and Lou Hinson
Linda Covil
February 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are so saddened for you and your family.
Jackie Williams
February 18, 2009
To the family of Robert,
It has been a number of years since I have seen any of you, however, have thought about you often, frequently traveling down Hwy 74 and seeing the business. Robert was a great classmate and as a young kid I remember us running around together at the Southview Playground and going to see all of the guys play basketball hoping one day to be "big" like them. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
Wilma Rogers
February 18, 2009
Dear Mr & Mrs Brasington,
I would like to say You are in my
prayers and thoughts. I was so sad
to hear of Rob's death.
I am Michael Witt's Mom and I know
how much Michael, Lesley and their
twin boys loved Rob.
From all I have heard about Rob
for a long time is that he was a
fine Christian young man and was
loved by every one in his neighbor-
hood and will surly be missed by
Michael. You had a wonderful son.
Nancy Adcock
February 18, 2009
This is such a sad time now but just know that God had another plan. Robert was so kind to us all and loved his family. Our prayers are with you.
Nancy Adcock
Allan and Allison Coggin Austin
February 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joan Gibson
February 18, 2009
Please know you & your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your lost. God be with you.
Ashley Usrey Speckman
February 18, 2009
All of you are in my prayers. Be comforted in knowing that you have many friends and family praying and thinking about you during this time.
Ben Brooks
February 18, 2009
We are so sad to hear of Robert's death. Our love and prayers are with you at this time.
The Ben Brooks' Family
Vicki Godwin Helms
February 18, 2009
Robert was an awesome person. He and my older brother, Frankie, played basketball together, and we were always friends in high school, as well. I fondly remember "Trigger." I will always remember his wonderful smile and sweet disposition. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Lovett
February 18, 2009
My thoughts an prayers are with your family.I remember Robert as being one of the sweetest little boys ever.May the love he had for you last a life time.
Sincerely
Nancy Lovett
Dean and Helen Penry
February 18, 2009
Benjy and Family You are in our thoughts and prayers in your loss. Please know that we will continue to pray for you.
marjorie Bass
February 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I was saddened to read of Robert's "homegoing." Wish I could be there to give you a big hug. May your faith support you at this time.
My love - Marjorie Bass
Jeff Cloud
February 18, 2009
Brasington family,
My condolences to you; you are in my prayers. May God comfort, strengthen, and guide you during this time.
February 18, 2009
WE LOVE YOU,
MARK & JANET
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