Robert Carrol Wrenn "The Hulk"

Robert Carrol Wrenn “The Hulk”, 76, of Siler City, passed away at his home Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. 

Robert was born in Chatham County, NC on March 17, 1949, to the late Carrol Willis Wrenn and Sara Bruton Wrenn. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, David Willis Wrenn.

He was 1967 graduate of Jordan Matthews High School and a 1971 graduate of Guilford College. Robert had a love for lumber and thus was a co-owner of Wrenn Brothers Inc. He was past member of the Home Builders Association and his love for log homes led him to donate flooring to Central Carolina Community College for tiny homes. He was a volunteer for ringing the bell at Christmas, where he had the honor of having the highest money donations in 2023 for The Salvation Army. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He always enjoyed his time as a member of the Chatham County Wildlife Club. Robert loved being outdoors. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being on his boat as much as possible. He never met a stranger and enjoyed going to Walmart, to people watch and talk. Playing cards with his buddies and listening and telling stories with them was a fond past time. Robert had a love for animals especially his dog, Aussie, his grand dog, Honey, and grand cat, Tigre. Above all the other things he loved his family, they were his pride and joy. Whenever he was with them there was always a lot of laughter. 

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Jane Jeffress Wrenn; one son, Adam Wrenn and wife, Kaitlyn; and one daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Wrenn. He is also survived by his brother Neil Wrenn and wife, Vivian; sister-in-law, Victoria Hutchins; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

The Celebration of Robert’s Life will be held Saturday, July 19th, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at The First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kyle Burrows officiating. A visitation will follow.

The family request in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Chatham County Wildlife Club, PO Box 561 Siler City, NC 27344, or Southeastern Lumber Manufacturer’s Association (SMLA), 200 Greencastle Rd., Tyrone, GA 30290. 

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Wrenn family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com