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Robert Featherstone Obituary
Bob was born to Carl W. Featherstone and Mabel Falls Featherstone in Gastonia, N.C. on September 10, 1930.
Bob graduated from Gastonia High School, Wake Forest College and received his Master's Degree from Winthrop College. He was an Eagle Scout and served three years in the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps in Salzburg, Austria. He was a zone manager for Ford Motor Company, a Ford dealer in Lancaster, SC and was employed by the Lancaster County School District in the Vocational Education Department. Bob was a caring husband, father and grandfather who cherished hosting his family on holidays and summer vacations at his home on Lake Wateree.
He was predeceased by his wife, Celia T. Featherstone.
Survivors include his daughter, Melissa F. Fearrington and husband Jay of Simsbury, CT; his sons, Robert C. Featherstone and wife Renea of Hickory, NC and Richard Ray Featherstone and wife Leslie of Greenville, SC; and nine grandchildren: Julia Fearrington of Sugar Hill, NH, Carr Fearrington of Simsbury, CT, Clark Featherstone of Charlotte, NC, Brett Featherstone of Charlotte, NC, Ellen F. Blakley of Charleston, SC, Cole Featherstone of Waxhaw, NC, Kate Featherstone of Charlotte, NC, Blake Featherstone of Hickory, NC, Mary Featherstone of Arlington, VA; and special friend, Jane Harris of Matthews, NC.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 2, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 700 N. Main St., Lancaster, SC with visitation following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 990, Lancaster, SC 29721.
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Kelly Ray
August 1, 2025
Recalling "Uncle" Bobby, who was my Dad's cousin (Eddie A. Ray, Jr), he was always the sweetest, kindest man. He adored his wife, Celia, whom I also recall very fondly. Decades ago, our extended families would get together every year or two at Falls Family Reunions, early on in Bessemer City, where our Great Grandmother (Mamie Lucinda Falls) lived. Bobby was really active in the Ford Retiree's group, and I last saw him at one of those lunch meetings, when I went after my Dad had passed.
Rest in Peace, Uncle Bobby. You were a true Southern Gentleman of great character, and I'll always fondly remember you
Joe Dowling
July 26, 2025
Bob was an excellent man to work with and made many important contributions to the vocational school. Tucker was lucky to have his support and knowledge as part of the school.
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