Robert W. Seely
Personal
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 1938
Date of Death: November 29, 2010
Birth Place: West Palm Beach, FL
Death Place: Durham, NC
Robert “Bob” W. Seely
FAYETTEVILLE – Robert “Bob” W. Seely, of Fayetteville, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2010, in Duke University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Mack and Edythe Seely. Bob was born in 1938, in West Palm Beach, Fla., but spent most of his formative years with his family in Asheville. He enjoyed summer vacations with his grandmother in their mountain cabin, Treetops in Balsam.
He was a 1961 graduate of Clemson A & M College (Clemson University) with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was an accomplished engineer who helped design and implement many projects for several corporations in the southeast throughout his lifetime. Bob retired from Black and Decker in 2008.
He was a lifelong member of the Methodist church and served in many capacities over the years ranging from singing in the choir to being a youth leader. He was very active with Hope Mills United Methodist Church for the last 15 years, while remaining a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Savannah, Ga.
In his retirement Bob enjoyed working outside in his yard and following the exploits of his Clemson Tigers. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy, as well as two daughters, Pam Seely and Dr. Robin Salter and her husband, Armin Salter, of Fayetteville. Bob is also survived by his two grandchildren, Rachel and Robert (Roby) Salter; a sister, Patricia Buckner of Surf Side Beach, S.C.; and several nieces and a nephew. A graveside service will be held Friday, Dec 3, 2010, at 11 a.m., in Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery on U.S. 301 South next to Airport Road, with Dr. Dennis Sheppard officiating. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Hope Mills United Methodist Church at 4955 Legion Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348.
Published in Fayetteville Observer from December 1 to December 2, 2010
[Great grandson of SGS #2661 – Robert W.; Mack Ivan; Fred Dwight; Horace Gibbs (#2661); Jeduthan/Juduthen (#975); Ebenezer, David; John; Benjamin; Nathaniel; Robert]
