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Ryan Bobbitt Obituary
CASTALIA - Ryan Craig Bobbitt, 24, passed away, Friday September 30, 2011. The Funeral Service will be held at 7:00pm Friday October 7th, 2011 in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with Rev. Lin Robinson officiating. Family will receive friends following the service. Ryan was born on June 28th 1987 in Nash County . He was a 2005 graduate of Nash Central High School where he earned a reputation for being one of the state's best pole vaulters during a high school championship meet held at UNC Chapel Hill. This is where he earned his nickname "Boobz" for his upper body strength.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents Leisa Marie Bennett Devore of Chandler Arizona and Ricky Lynn Bobbitt of Castalia, N.C. He is also survived by step parents James DeVore of Sharpsburg and Carolyn Bobbitt of Castalia. His maternal grandparents, Robert Terry Bennett of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard DeVore of Sharpsburg N.C. Paternal grandmother, Ilene Mae Taylor of Rocky Mount . His Brothers Shane Alan DeVore of Sharpsburg and Jarrett Cole (J.C.) DeVore of Chandler , Arizona . Maternal Aunt, Andrea Campbell Brown and husband Matthew of Rocky Mount. Also Cynthia Bennett of Colorado . Paternal Aunts, Theresa Bobbitt Ayscue and Tammy Bobbitt Odom of Castalia. and Deone DeVore of Colorado. Paternal Uncles, Raymond Harold Bobbitt, Jonathan Worrell Bobbitt, and Harold Bobbitt of Castalia. Howie "Uncle Mooser" DeVore of Sharpsburg , Tony DeVore, Jerry DeVore, Cody DeVore, and Duane Brust all of Michigan .
Cousins- Forrest Brown and Allie Brown of Rocky Mount also Bridgiett and Jenysee Bennett of Colorado.
Step sisters- Shelly Honeycutt of Waxman and Alexandria Layton of Centerville.
Step brothers- Paul Kelly Haskins II, and Justin Keith Haskins of Rocky Mount.
Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Andrue Bobbitt of Castalia; paternal great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Campbell Jr. Maternal Uncles- Robert Terry Bennett II and Douglas Heath Bennett and a Paternal Aunt; Susan DeVore.
On-line condolences may be sent to the Ryan Bobbitt family by visiting www.cornerstonefuneralhomeandcremations.com Arrangements are entrusted to Cornerstone Funeral Home and Cremations, 1052 South First Street, Nashville, NC 27856
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Memories and Condolences
for Ryan Bobbitt
Thank you for such kind words of encouragment and love. This has been a long heartbreaking month without you son. Your brothers and I miss you deeply.
Leisa Devore
November 1, 2011
Cynthia Morris
October 12, 2011
When I am dead, my dearest
When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.
I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
October 8, 2011
Boobz was one of my brothers childhood friends. That made him like a little brother to me. He was always a sweet kid and had a contagious smile. It's tragic how his life was cut so short. I know he will be missed dearly. Hold tight to the good memories and smile at the sky from time to time, I'm sure he is smiling back. ~Jessie(Rocky Mount)
Sheila Faircloth
October 8, 2011
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 7, 2011
Leisa, you and your family are on my mind and in my prayers.I was so sorry to hear about Ryan. May the Lord bless you with his peace and comfort. Love you girl
Carol Scott Rocky Mount
amber winstead
October 7, 2011
Boobz,
You were such a good friend of mine and when I heard what happened I was devastated and I still can't believe you are gone, my prayers go out to your family in this time of grief. I know you will always be smiling down on us.
Love and Miss you
Liz Cook
October 7, 2011
"While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil."I will never forget the first time my son laid eyes on you! they always say that children are the best judges of character and he must have known!! You truly were an amazing person. Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Joan Gard
October 7, 2011
To family & friends, prayers of love & peace are sent to help with deepest Sympathy during this tragic loss!
Joan Gard
October 7, 2011
Bless your heart!
mary arguello carvajal
October 7, 2011
I am with u leisa in your heart...prayerz are heading your way for you and your family..soo sorry for your loss my friend..
Amy Edgerton
October 7, 2011
My heart goes out to the family & friends of Ryan Bobbitt at this very critical time in their lives. GOD be with you...as HE is with Ryan now.
V. Gail Proctor
October 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Laura Pippin
October 6, 2011
Sorry for your Loss as I have always heard nothing but Good about Ryan, such a tragedy... My prayrs are with you as God may minister to your hearts...
October 6, 2011
You will be truely missed. Your childhood friends knew you best and were always there for you. You know who gave you your knickname and we will keep your story alive for always. Love you brother
Joey Tran
October 6, 2011
We had some good times in our high school days. Thanks Boobz,for being a goodold friend of mine.
Andee Brown
October 6, 2011
Ryan, you were a very special young man, we will miss you and your beautiful smile.
Uncle Matt, Aunt Andee, Forrest and Allie.
Our lives are but fine weavings
That God and we prepare,
Each life becomes a fabric planned
And fashioned in His care.
We may not always see just how
The weavings intertwine,
But we must trust the Master’s hand
And follow His design,
For He can view the pattern
Upon the upper side,
While we must look from underneath
And trust in Him to guide…
Sometimes a strand of sorrow
Is added to His plan,
And though it’s difficult for us,
We still must understand
That it’s He who fills the shuttle,
It’s He who knows what’s best,
So we must weave in patience
And leave to Him the rest…
Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reason why —
The dark threads are as needed
In the Weaver’s skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern He has planned.
—Author Unknown
Regina Rowland
October 6, 2011
I'm sorry for your loss. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts & prayers.
Greyson Griffin
October 6, 2011
Boobz, May God Bless your family, you will be missed by so many! You were a great guy ~ thank you for your friendship. Greyson
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