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Mike Roebuck Obituary
SHELBY- Michael ""Mike"" John Roebuck, 65, died Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Mike was born June 1, 1949, in Shelby, N.C. He was the son of the late Albert Roebuck and the late Jeanette Roebuck Bost.
Mike attended Shelby City Schools, graduating from Shelby High School in 1967. He received a football scholarship from Wofford College where he graduated in 1972. Mike obtained his Master's in Business Administration from East Carolina University. He was the Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services at Gardner Webb University where he cared for the student athletes as if they were his own children. Throughout his life, Mike competed in marathons and triathlons, even an ironman, training daily on his bicycle or running.
In addition to his parents, Mike was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Roebuck Morgan and brother, Thomas W. Roebuck.
Mike is survived by his brother, Alan and wife Janet and children, Katie and her husband Fred, their children, Alexis, Alan and Kobe; and son Jim and his wife Cassie, their children Makenzie and Madison.
He is also survived by nephews, Jim and Joe Morgan, Eric and Billy Thomas and their families; and nieces, Eleanor Morgan and Leslie Nix and family; and many cousins, friends and student athletes he considered family.
The family will receive friends following the service in the Parish Hall.
Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Shelby, with The Rev. Deacon, Pam Bright and Dr. Tracy Jessup officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Gardner Webb University C/O The Athletic Department, PO Box 997 Boiling Springs NC 28017 or The American Heart Association, 128 S. Tryon St. Ste. 1588 Charlotte, NC 28202.
Arrangements by Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory.
Online condolences may be made at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mike Roebuck
Haleigh and Chelcia Petersen
March 8, 2015
Upon arriving at GWU in 2009, Mike was one of the first people my sister and I met. His warm smile was very welcoming and he immediate,y made us feel at home. We quickly become good friends with a Mike. Not only did he help us to succeed on the golf course and in the classroom, but he also took the time to ensure that we had some good laughs along the way. Mike touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. In honor of Mike and all the good he brought for the world, we have purchased a grove of fruit trees that will nourish, feed and help provide for less fortunate families.
March 7, 2015
Mike was a very genuine, kind person. No one was a stranger to him. I was in high school with him; he even dated my sister several times. When I coached golf at GWU, he was a tremendous help to me and all of my golfers. We will certainly miss such a positive, encouraging person. Prayers for all the family members.
John. Elizabeth, Drew Rogers
March 7, 2015
Our condolences go out to the entire Roebuck clan. May God's peace be with all of you during this difficult time.
Jackie and Henry weathers
March 7, 2015
Dear Alan and Janet,
You and all of Mike's family are in our thoughts and prayers, And we'll continue those prayers..May your wonderful memories bring you smiles and comfort
May God bless each of you and heal your pain.
Jackie and Henry
Brad Evans
March 7, 2015
Mike was one of the greatest human beings you could ever meet. I was honored to work with him and for him for more than a decade. Thanks Mike for all you did for me and the women's basketball players at GWU.
American Heart Association
March 6, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Abby Callahan
March 6, 2015
Such a kind man, always willing to help those in need. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Dr. Bob Morgan
March 6, 2015
I taught French and Mathematics at Gardner-Webb for 31 years. When I think back of those wonderful years, people who are very special come to my mind. I always treasured the fact that I came to know Mike Roebuck. He was the picture of kindness and understanding of other people.
The world is a much better place because Mike lived here among us.
May it comfort his family that so many of us loved him and treasure the fact that he was a part of our life space.
Brianna Starr
March 6, 2015
I write this on behalf of my daughter, Brianna, and her roommates, Anna, Katie and Devin (who are out of town). I know that they were all devestated by Mike's death. Brianna described Mike as one of the kindest, caring and most positive men she knew. She said that he did so much for the GWU volleyball team. Our thoughs and prayer are with his family and friends.
Wyline Davis
March 5, 2015
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Mike for many years-since we were teenagers. I last saw him a couple of months ago. He was so involved with his students and seemed to care so deeply about all of them. I know that GWU will miss him greatly. He also spoke so fondly of his family and those relationships. I will keep you in my prayers in the days to come.
olga Poliakova
March 5, 2015
Mike, I thought a world of you. So much kindness flowed from you in every interaction I had with you. I know how much you cared about students and professors. Even today, when I was thinking about a student who was not doing well academically, I thought, I will need to call Mike. But then I realized that you will not be there. Very recently when talking about work, you mentioned there was a show about Russia in the evening of that day. I really appreciated that information and your thoughtfulness. What a loss for us. Your smile, and gentle spirit, and kindness will be so much missed by all who knew you.
Chris James
March 5, 2015
Mr.Roebuck, words can't describe the impact you have had on my life and success as well as the many Runnin Bulldogs that have stepped foot on campus in Boiling Springs. Your passion and genuine care is something that I will never forget. Thank you for everything Mr.Roebuck and may you rest in peace
Tim Zehnder
March 5, 2015
Mike was a kind friend and a true professional.
LARRY WOODELL
March 5, 2015
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY. WE CAN'T IMAGINE THE SORROW YOU FEEL WITH SUCH A TRAGIC AND UNTIMELY LOSS. ALAN AND JANET PLEASE KNOW WE ARE SENDING LOTS OF LOVE AND PRAYERS.
LARRY AND CAROL ANN
Kat Ayotte
March 5, 2015
Mike will be missed by many, he did so much for all of us at Gardner-Webb. May he rest in peace. Thoughts and prayers to his family
Meredith Garrett
March 5, 2015
You will be missed, Mike. Your kindness has touched many lives. May you rest in peace.
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