Robert Thomas "Bob" Veasey, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014.
He was born in Hoke County, on March 14, 1921, to Arthur and Annie Laura (Waller) Veasey.
Bob led an active and fruitful life. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the European theater. He later settled in Aberdeen where he raised his family, was an active member of the First Baptist Church and served on the Aberdeen Town Council. He worked for the Aberdeen and Rockfish Railroad for 50 years before his retirement, beginning as a freight agent and eventually being named its president and director. Bob was actively involved with the American Legion and recently received a certificate for 62 years of service. He was an avid gardener, and is known by those who loved him, to take great pride in his yard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Virginia "Jenny" Carroll Veasey; his children, Mary Veasey Foster of Aberdeen, Jean Veasey Fromson (and Gerald) of WinstonSalem, Bob Jr. of Florence S.C., David Carroll (and Mae) of Raeford, and Bruce Carroll (and Renie) of Maryville Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, John Edward Burns, Laura Burns Andrews, Benjamin Fromson (and Callie), Sarah Fromson, Brad Veasey, Holli Allen (and Christopher), Connor Veasey and Justin, Marie and Samuel Carroll; and seven great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, in First Baptist Church of Aberdeen. Burial will follow in Bethesda Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Oct. 10, 2014, at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
The family is grateful for the loving care he received over the past two months from the staff of The Carolina House of Pinehurst and hospice services.
He was born in Hoke County, on March 14, 1921, to Arthur and Annie Laura (Waller) Veasey.
Bob led an active and fruitful life. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the European theater. He later settled in Aberdeen where he raised his family, was an active member of the First Baptist Church and served on the Aberdeen Town Council. He worked for the Aberdeen and Rockfish Railroad for 50 years before his retirement, beginning as a freight agent and eventually being named its president and director. Bob was actively involved with the American Legion and recently received a certificate for 62 years of service. He was an avid gardener, and is known by those who loved him, to take great pride in his yard.
He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Virginia "Jenny" Carroll Veasey; his children, Mary Veasey Foster of Aberdeen, Jean Veasey Fromson (and Gerald) of WinstonSalem, Bob Jr. of Florence S.C., David Carroll (and Mae) of Raeford, and Bruce Carroll (and Renie) of Maryville Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, John Edward Burns, Laura Burns Andrews, Benjamin Fromson (and Callie), Sarah Fromson, Brad Veasey, Holli Allen (and Christopher), Connor Veasey and Justin, Marie and Samuel Carroll; and seven great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Bob's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, in First Baptist Church of Aberdeen. Burial will follow in Bethesda Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Oct. 10, 2014, at Boles Funeral Home in Southern Pines.
The family is grateful for the loving care he received over the past two months from the staff of The Carolina House of Pinehurst and hospice services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in honor of Bob's life be made to the First Baptist Church of Aberdeen Building Fund, P.O. Box 1066 Aberdeen, NC 28315.
Online condolences may be left at bolesfuneralhome.com
Online condolences may be left at bolesfuneralhome.com