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Robert William Cohoon
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Robert William Cohoon, 81, of Gibsonville passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Herbert Scarf and Beatrice Hall Cohoon and was married for 47 years to Nancy Haase Cohoon, who survives.
Robert retired from GMAC as an insurance adjuster and was a graduate of MacMurray College in Illinois. He was a talented athlete excelling in various sports during his lifetime, with golf being his first love. He had several holes-in-one for which he was extremely proud. He served in the Peace Corps in Panama and was a US Army veteran. Robert enjoyed beach trips and time with his family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy H. Cohoon; his daughter, Suzie McMullen and husband, James of Raleigh and his son, Michael McDonald of Gibsonville; , his granddaughter, Lily McMullen; his sister, Gail Lowden of Pennsylvania and his brother, John Cohoon of Florida.
The family will hold a gathering for family and friends at a later date.
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