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Robert Rourk Obituary
Robert (Bob) Irwin Rourk, of Wilmington, died Monday, June 20, 2011 at Penn Nursing Center, Reidsville, NC.
He was born in Brunswick County, NC, October 1, 1928, the son of the late Ulysses Leob Rourk and Margaret Wells Rourk. He is also predeceased by a brother, George and a sister, Mary.
Mr. Rourk had retired as Assistant Terminal Supervisor from the Chevron USA Asphalt Terminal after 26 years of service. He served in the US Army Signal Corp during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW Post 10.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anna Janicki Rourk, son Dr. Robert Michael Rourk and wife Jean of Reidsville, NC, daughter, Angela Marie Clark of Cuyahoga Falls,Ohio, and four grandchildren, Grayson Lee Clark, Tristan Alexander Clark, Samantha Lauren Rourk, and John Michael Rourk.
The family will receive friends at the home, 4634 Spring View Dr., on Thursday, from 5 to 8 PM.
A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 2 PM, Friday, June 24, 2011 at St. Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Robert Kus officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc., Parkinson Plaza, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10505-1425 or Tileston Outreach, 412 Ann St., Wilmington, NC 28401.
Online condolences may be made at www.andrewsmortuary.com
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Crystal Webster Martin
June 26, 2011
Dr. Rourk, I am sorry to hear about your family's loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
June 22, 2011
Anna, Angie, and Michael, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We know how much you loved Bob and how he loved you and those precious grandchildren. We have felt so honored to be included in your family in so many ways....we remember the woodworking that he did and Sarah still has her little dog that she could pull that he made for her.
This time is difficult, but precious, because or your memories and the closeness of your family. We pray for you that God will guide you and bring you the peace and comfort that He has promised during this time of loss. If there is anything that we can do for you, please let us know...we're a phone call away. We love you very much, Sophia and family.
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