Robert Coles
1950 - 2026
Robert Coles
1950 - 2026
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BORN
1950
DIED
2026
Robert Coles Obituary
Bob was born to Les and Idelle Coles of Lake Worth, Florida, and later made his home in North Carolina. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who brought steady love, strength, and laughter to the people around him.
Bob was married to the love of his life, Kathleen for 44 years, and together they built a family filled with love and unforgettable memories. He is survived by Kathleen; their children, Kelly Kornspan (children Gabriella and Tristan) of Maitland, Florida; Daniel "Danny" and Victoria Coles (Charlie, Elliott, and Maggie); Brian Coles (Caroline and Andrew); and Adam Coles and fiancée Elizabeth Thompson of Leland, NC.
Bob dedicated his career to caring for others as a respiratory therapist.
Bob had a true love for fishing, and being with him meant you were in for a good time. He was also a proud Miami Dolphins fan through and through, always cheering them on with loyalty and heart.
Above all, Bob loved his family. He will be deeply missed and remembered for the life he lived and the love he gave so freely.
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Ronald Byers
January 22, 2026
I worked for Bob when he was the Respiratory Therapy Director at Memorial Hospital in Burlington, NC. He was the best Director one could ever have! He set the Bar for what a manager could be. We worked together again in the late 1990s. All his patients loved and respected him so very much! In the many years of his management and providing respiratory care to his patients he was the very best! We Love you Bob!
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Kelly Coles Kornspan
January 22, 2026
All our love, always and forever
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