Robert Rights

Robert "Bob" Jordan Rights, Sr., 87, of Conover NC and formerly of Mount Airy, NC, died Friday, April 15, 2016, at Catawba Valley Hospice House. Born July 27, 1928, in Winston-Salem, Bob was the son of Louis Charles Rights and Violet Jordan Rights. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Newton and a World War II Army veteran. Bob graduated from Reynolds High School and North Carolina State University in Textile Engineering in 1950, working in the industry for 43 years and retiring from Armtex Inc. Surry Industries. On July 28, 1952, Bob married his childhood sweetheart, Elizabeth Reynolds Anglin and together they raised four children. His gentle nature and sense of humor were appreciated by all who knew and loved him. His devotion to church, family, and friends defined his life. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Louis Charles Rights, Jr., and his son, David Hunter Rights. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth A. Rights of Trinity Village, sons Dr. Robert J. Rights, Jr. and wife, Debbie of Conover, Alan R. Rights and wife, Liz of Greensboro, and daughter Carol Rights Holzworth and husband, Grant of Scottsdale, a daughter-in-law, Barbara Rights of Orlando, grandchildren Zoe, David Jr., Geoffrey Ryan, Grant Jr., Jordan, and Jackson, and great-grandchildren Kyle and Jacob. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 17, 2016, in the Gomedela Room at First United Methodist Church Newton from 1:00-1:30 pm followed by the Funeral at 1:45 pm with the Reverend Dr. David Greene and Reverend Lara Green officiating. Interment will follow at 4:00 pm at Forsyth Memorial Cemetery in Winston-Salem. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Newton, P.O. Box 926 Newton, NC 28658. The family wishes to thank the staff of Trinity Village Hickory for their love and compassionate care. Condolences may be made to the Rights family at www.bennettfuneralservice.com The Rights family is in the care of Bennett Funeral Service of Conover, 828-465-2111.