Bobby Gray Kye

Bobby Kye Obituary

TOBACCOVILLE - Bobby Gray Kye, 74, died Friday, March 24, 2006. He was born Feb. 16, 1932, in Forsyth County to Gilmer Eugene and Thelma Reid Kye. Bobby served with the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, receiving the Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and Parachutist Badge. He was a member of American Legion Post 290 in King, where he had served for many years with the funeral honor guard as bugler. Bobby retired from the Winston-Salem Journal and had served as registrar of the Old Richmond Precinct for several years. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wilburn Eugene and Alton Reid Kye. He is survived by his wife of over 52 years, Janie Smith Kye; a daughter, Yvonne Kye Tedder and husband, Bill; two sons, Michael Gray Kye and wife, Cindy, and Mitchell Jay Kye and wife Betsy, all of King; six grandchildren, Ian Smith Tedder and fiancee, Meredith Tucker, William Austin Tedder, Kelly Lynn Kye, Brent Grayson Kye, Erin Elizabeth Kye and Pierson Smith Kye; a sister, Betty K. Bailey and husband, Buck, of Winston-Salem; a brother, Hoyle B. Kye and wife, Betty, of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews and lots of special friends. The funeral service will be held at 6:30 p.m. today, March 27, at Trinity United Methodist Church in King with the Rev. Lisa Wishon officiating. The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service. Burial with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 725 W. Dalton Road, King, NC 27021, American Legion Post 290, c/o Lane Bennett, P.O. Box 432, King, NC 27021 or to the Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. (Slate Funeral Home)

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Kye

12 Entries

Ramona McGowen

April 10, 2006

Dear Janie and Family:

Dave joins me in sending condolences on the loss of your Loved One. Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless each of you and comfort you. May your fond memories and your faith sustain you at this very difficult time. Janie, did not know Bobby, as well as we know you (our realtor); but we will always remember his congenial manner. Smiling faces came easy for both of you.

Janie, allow me to insert a little personal note. Dave had 2nd knee surgery (repair surgery to the total knee replacement, to replace the tibia part of the implant on 3/27. Staples were removed today. Recuperation is "slow go", due to insomnia, which seems to be caused by pain med. Low dosage Ambien did not help; dosage was increased today. The craniotomy he had 2 yrs ago, makes this repair surgery the 3rd major surgery in 5 yrs.

Considering these factors, he's doing fairly well.

WE JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW WE LOVE YOU, ARE REMEMBERING YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. MAY GOD KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVING CARE. GOD BLESS.

DAVE AND RAMONA Q. McGOWEN

King, NC

Dale & Jane Hauser

March 27, 2006

Janie and family,

Just a note to say how sorry we are for your loss and we are really going to miss Bobby as are you. He and I worked on several jobs together over the years when I needed some precision grading done and he would bring out his big ole motorgrader. He always wanted cash so he could have some "ice cream money." We will be thinking of all of you.

Dale & Jane

Nancy Glessner

March 27, 2006

I never met Bobby, but I have heard

alot of good things about him from

my friend Suzanne Allen. I work with

Suzanne at Baptist. I just want to

express my sympathy and to let you

know I will be praying for the family during this time. Take care

and may God Bless You.

Suzanne Myers-Allen

March 27, 2006

I can remember when I was a small child going to Aunt Janie's and Uncle Bobby's house. Bobby would sometimes be heading out to work and for the longest time I thought there was really such a place as the "Salt Mine"..haha, I can also remember fireworks and family get togethers at the old barn and picking peas in the garden. I actually ate more than I picked. I think that was the very first tobacco barn I had ever went into and it was so hot inside but I loved the smell of the tobacco. As a young child, I couldnt believe Bobby was able to stand the heat working in that barn. I knew from an early age he was a hard working man that loved his family. I will always treasure those times and wouldnt take a million dollars for them.These are just a few , I have some gifts from him and memories that I will treasure forever, I thank God for allowing me to remember those days and my Uncle Bobby. Love, Suzanne (niece)

Eddy and Vickie Hennings

March 27, 2006

Dear Janie and family,

Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.

Love,

Eddy and Vickie

Lauren Shamel-Hutchens

March 27, 2006

Dear Janie and family,

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Bobby. Your family has been a friend of ours for as long as I can remember. I know Mom and Dad both had such fond memories of your friendship. Growing up, Bobby was always around and with that great smile and so kind to me. To your children,.. letting your dad go is so hard! My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to you all at this difficult time. Hold on the to precious memories and I know my Momma and Daddy are glad to see him in Heaven!

May God bless you and comfort you with His love,

Lauren Shamel Hutchens

Joyce Graves

March 27, 2006

Ian,

I know your grandfather will be missed dearly. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take Care. Joyce

Ty & Robin Parker

March 27, 2006

Bob was a dear friend and a man that we respected dearly. He was always smiling and happy. Our children have known Bob since they were very small and they always referred to him as "Ole Bob". He will be greatly missed and our thoughts and prayers are with Janie and the rest of the family.

Michelle Hendrix Connelly

March 26, 2006

Bob has always been like an uncle to me and my siblings. we've known him all our lives. He was always seen wearing a smile,no matter what the day held. he was a dear friend to my family.I will surely miss seeing him in his truck coming thru town.our thoughts and prayers are with janie and the family. We love you bobby.

Michelle Hendrix Connelly

and Family

Angie Tuttle

March 26, 2006

I have known Bobby all of my life. As children my brother, Jeff, and I would walk through the woods to visit with Bobby. We loved to listen to his stories and hang out with him in his work shop. He was a very sweet and gentle man and he will be missed greatly. My heart goes out to Janie and to the entire family. God bless.

BOB -Always Smiling, Enjoying Life

Steve Conrad

March 26, 2006

Bob will continue to be an imspiration to me. His goodness and common sense approach to things were at the top of his strengths. Godspeed Bob, thank you for being there, teaching me, guiding me along. I will miss you.

Les & Beth Collins

March 26, 2006

We want you to know you are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Bobby was very special, as are you and the family. We love each and everyone very much.

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