Robert ''Bob'' E. Liverett
September 3, 1918 ~ March 24, 2002
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailBorn in Barberton, Ohio, he was the son of the late Frederick Joseph Liverett and Jimmie Mitchell Liverett. He spent his childhood in Flat Rock and was a resident of Buncombe County for most of his life.
He was a member of Arden Presbyterian Church and retired in 1983 as traffic manager with Beacon Manufacturing. Mr. Liverett was an Army veteran of W.W. II, serving in the South Pacific. He taught traffic management at Blanton’s Business College for a short time and was a former president of the North Carolina Intrastate Commerce Commission.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Bennett Liverett; daughter, Deirdre Hawes, and her husband Jeff, of Summerville, SC; one grandson, Tyler Hawes; and one brother, Gordon M. Liverett, and his wife Elizabeth, of Fletcher and was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Philip Liverett.
Graveside services will be held at 11 am Tuesday in the Ashelawn Gardens of Memory, conducted by the Rev. Ed Graham. His family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 pm Monday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road and the memorial register is available at ''Funerals Scheduled'' at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assn., P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216 or to the Alzheimer’s Assn., 3 Louisiana Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806.
Mrs. Liverett,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Edmundson
Dear Mrs. Liverett and Deirdre, I just heard of Mr. Liverett’s passing, and I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will follow this with a hand-written note, but I wanted to extend my sympathies immediately.
Mr. Liverett was alway so special to Nornie and Aunt Bess…they loved him. God bless you and yours in your time of loss.
Fondly,
Michele Swicegood Demetriou
Dear Mrs. Liverett and Deirdre, I just heard of Mr. Liverett’s passing, and I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I will follow this with a hand-written note, but I wanted to extend my sympathies immediately.
Mr. Liverett was alway so special to Nornie and Aunt Bess…they loved him. God bless you and yours in your time of loss.
Fondly,
Michele Swicegood Demetriou
Mrs. Liverett,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this time of loss. You will be in my prayers. Let God’s grace and strength be the source of your strength during this time. Psalm 116:15 and II Thess. 3:16a were great sources of comfort to me at the loss of my aunt. I hope they will be to you also.
Prayerfully, your former student,
Kimberly Moore Medlin
A gracious gentleman, Bob was Mary Lib’s host at pleasant gatherings of the English Department on their porch. My sympathy at his passing.
Mrs.Liverett and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. It is a very difficult thing to go through. My oldest brother,Bruce, had you at Reynolds and I talk to you when you walk at T.C.
Our Family sends our condolences.
Sincerely,
Susan DeWeese
Mrs. Liverett,
I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am about the loss of your husband Bob. I remember you speaking of him many times in class and the way you cared for him was very evident through your references to him. I do wish I was able to attend the services and tell you these things in person. Both you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your Very Grateful Student,
Derrell Moore
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Deidre. I have wonderful memories of being in your classes at Roberson (class of 72). When you would speak of your husband, it was with obvious affection and respect. Forty-eight years together is indeed a lifteime, and I’m sure yours is full of wonderful memories of times with your life partner. I hope you’ll cherish those memories, and know that there will be a time when you are reunited. May God richly bless you and keep you safe in His love.
Mary and Deirdre,
We are very sorry that we were unable to attend the funeral, but please know that our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Jim & Pam Liverett