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Robert Keith Obituary
Wake Forest
Robert "Bob" Gentry Keith, Jr., 33, of Holly Ridge died Friday July 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born in Guilford County the son of Robert "Joe" Keith, Sr. and the late Sharon Hogan Keith and was preceded in death by his grandparents; Robert Richard Keith and Hazel Woodlief Keith.
Bob was a graduate of Wake Forest–Rolesville High School and attended Catawaba College. After college Bob joined the US Marine Corp where he obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant and was an ordinance specialist with Harrier Jets and later light helicopters. He served two tours of duty in Iraq and a tour with the 22nd MEU on the Mediterranean Sea before becoming disabled and retiring from military.
Funeral services will be held 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon July 10, 2014 in the Chapel of Bright Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Faile officiating. Burial will follow in the Wake Forest Town Cemetery.
Bob is survived by his father; Robert "Joe" Keith of Wake Forest, a sister; Kim Keith Griffith and husband J.C. of Wake Forest, a niece; Peyton Bucher, nephew; Zachary Langenberg, uncle and aunt; LeBaron and Beverly Keith of Youngsville, aunt; Beverly Hogan of Farmville and a cousin; Robert "Jack" Williams of Angier.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans of N.C. P.O. Box 28146 Raleigh, N.C. 27611 or to the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America ( www.iava.org.)
Friends may visit with the family from 7-8:30 Wednesday evening July 9, 2014 at Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center 405 South Main St. Wake Forest, NC 27587. (919-556-5811).
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Memories and Condolences
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Tom Ballance
July 28, 2014
To Joe from Tom Ballance my prayers are with you my friend Tom
Brian Smith
July 10, 2014
RIP Bob...my condolences to the Keith family. I will always remember the good times we had growing up in Wake Forest. You were an amazing person and I hope that you have peace in the next life. Until we meet again brother.
Danyal (Ford) Balla
July 10, 2014
I was stationed at VMAT-203 with Keith. He was always the light to brighten a dark day. He always had a smile on his face and had a positive sense about him. He was a wonderful person. I send prayers from our hearts to family and friends.
Chris Coughlin
July 9, 2014
Though we fell out of touch, I have often thought back to how remarkable of a friend Bob was and I always will. I was truly blessed to have known such an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Wendy Perdue
July 9, 2014
My family will miss seeing Bob at the pier. He was so funny and of course had a charm about him that was just so kind, funny and sweet. If all of us felt that way about him we can only imagine what his family felt. God bless you all during this grieving time. Sending our thoughts and prayers. May the sun shine on your brightly and every time you hear the waves crash on shore it's Bob's way of saying he is in a better place catching bigger fish.
Laura Sullivan
July 9, 2014
Though we did not know him well, we knew of him from Surf City Pier & his postings on Facebook. Amazing person. Gone too soon. Our prayers are with all friends & family. Joe & Laura Sullivan
Mary-Jane
July 9, 2014
Just crushed...
July 9, 2014
Just crushed...
Michael Gaddis
July 9, 2014
You were my teammate, and a brother... I will miss the days of fishing we could have had, the trip to Florida that could have happened or the trip to North Carolina, I pray for your family... I am glad I got to know you and enjoy your personality as well as your friendship. As I said before " watch my back, I got yours" one day again bro, miss you already!
Dennis Upperman
July 9, 2014
Bob Keith was a good brother and will be truly missed. Rest in peace.
The Funderburk family
July 8, 2014
May you find comfort in knowing that Bob is home at last, and that one day you'll meet again. God be with you.
Don & Janice Martin
July 8, 2014
Praying for the family during this difficult time. May God's love and grace be with you always. Very sorry for your loss.
Gerald & roberta Pennington
July 8, 2014
Our hearts go out to the family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Joe
July 8, 2014
Gonna miss you buddy. Enjoyed all the great times on the pier fishing and cutting up. Semper Fi!!!!! To the family, so sorry for your loss Bob was a awesome person and he touched so many lives and brought smiles to everyone he talked to. He will be miss by many.
Sue hill
July 8, 2014
Thinking of all of you as you go through these difficult days without Bob. Praying that memories brighten the darkest of days.
gloria bishop
July 8, 2014
Joe i am so sorry
Marie Whitehead
July 7, 2014
You're in our thoughts and prayers... Thinking of you and your family during this extremely difficult time.
Jeff Keith
July 7, 2014
God bless you my friend, rest in peace.
Angela Wilson
July 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends. He will be missed by many.
July 7, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. We will put you and you family in our prayers.
AC Brannan. RPD Ret.
Mack and Dolores Parker
July 7, 2014
R.I.P. Bob "Out"... You are a true hero to so many and will be sorely missed. Our condolences to Bob's family and friends. Each time Mack and I visit Surf City Pier I know you will be there in spirit looking down to see what's being caught...
Dan
July 7, 2014
Sorry to hear of his loss, prayers and thoughts for the family. There will be a void on the pier without this young man walking down it!
Jeanie Lento
July 7, 2014
You Will Always Be a Hero To those, who had the Honor of Truly Knowing the Man You Are!
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