Robert Dover

robert dover
Robert Dover, 79, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2015. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late David Franklin and Margaret Lyda Dover and was also predeceased by siblings, Kate, Lucille, Violet, Aileen, Elizabeth, Charlie, Marvin, Jim and Jack. He was a Navy veteran, was retired from BASF, and was a volunteer fireman with Enka and an auxiliary deputy with the Buncombe County Sheriff's Dept. He was a member and deacon of Starnes Cove Baptist Church. Surviving are his loving wife of 53 years, Leta Payne Dover; sisters, Betty Hall, Roberta Radford and Margaret Brown (Bill), and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Starnes Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charlie Sams officiating. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Starnes Cove Baptist Church Building Fund, 149 Starnes Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28806. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.

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  1. Leta, I don’t even have words to express my sorrow. I loved Mr. Dover like an older brother. I have missed you both terribly. You are in my prayers. You are both very special people to me. If I can do anything for you please let me know.

  2. We were so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. He was a wonderful man that always made David and me laugh. He is not suffering now and is at peace. Leta we pray for comfort and peace for you. We will continue to keep you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.

  3. Leta. I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you. May the Holy Spirit of God wrap you in His loving arms and comfort you until the two of you meet again at His feet.

  4. Leta, I offer mine and Phil’s deepest condolences and our prayer will be that God will give you comfort and rest. I never saw Bud when he wasn’t laughing. His personality and sense of humor was priceless. I always enjoyed seeing you both, the few times that our paths crossed. Thank you for sharing your pictures and memories on the video.
    Joyce Dover Evans
    AB Tech

  5. LETA: SORRY TO HEAR THAT BUD HAS LEFT US. I REALLY DIDN’T KNOW BUD THAT WELL BUT I SURELY KNEW HIS BROTHER JACK AS HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND OF MINE.

    I HAVE HAD TO GO THROUGH WHAT YOU ARE NOW GOING THROUGH AND I ASSURE YOU IT IS A REALLY HARD THING TO DEAL WITH AFTER ALL THE YEARS OF LOVING AND LOOSING THE PERSON YOU SHARED YOUR LIFE WITH.
    I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT IT WILL TAKE A LONG TIME TO GET BACK TO WHAT SOME PEOPLE CALL NORMAL. YOU NEVER FORGET THEM, YOU JUST HAVE TO THANK GOD YOU FOUND THEM. GOD BLESS TAKE CARE AND TRY TO STAY HEALTHY.

  6. Leta. I am so sorry to hear about Bud or as my late husband referred to him as ‘Dover’. He worked with him both at BASF and as a reserve deputy with Buncombe County before he too passed away in 2010.I have fond rememberances of the tales my Terry would speak of antics they would get into as auxiliary deputies back as he referred to as the good ole days.May the Lord shower his mercy and compassion upon your family during the coming weeks. You all are in my prayers.

  7. Leta my heart felt sympathy for you at this difficult time. May you and your family find comfort and peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  8. Leta my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May sweet memories replace your grief in the days ahead. Bud is rejoicing in Heaven with our Lord, praise God for his promise that we shall see our loved ones again.

  9. my heartfelt sympathies to family . May the Lord grant you peace and comfort as you go through this valley of grief. Leta I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

  10. Leta, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I did not have the honor of being around Bud that much but of the times that I was, he was always upbeat and you could tell the love he had for you. My older brother Walter and sister Juanita knew the Dover family and went to school with them. May God Bless you with his loving arms and comfort..

  11. Leta, Robert and I are so sorry to hear of Bud’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

  12. My dear, sweet Leta Jo: Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this very difficult time. Leroy and I want you to know that we always admired Bud for his powerful faith and sweet spirit. He never had an unkind word to say about anyone. Everyone loved him. Besides the cat, he loved you dearly. Ha When I seen him, our conversation was always about animals and ‘the cats.’ I was attracted to him since the day we met and I witnessed the powerful love he had for you Leta. I feel assured that you were always meant to be together. May God’s grace and your memories of your precious Bud give you strength to carry on. I love you.

  13. Robert was my baseball buddy back in he days of West Buncombe and Woodfin High Schools. He pitched for WB and had a curve that was so very good. I played second base for Woodfin and remember the times we had those friendly and respected meetings and I can truthfully say he always had a smile. In later years he came by (1980) to see me when I temp. moved back to Asheville. I wish I had known him better as he is (was) the same age as I and was a friend to all. My prayers for Leta and the family knowing that the good-bye is only for while and we will meet Robert over ‘there’ inside Heaven’s gate.

  14. Many special memories for a dear friendship & co-worker. Leta & sisters my thoughts & prayers are with you.

    Love,
    Frances Whitted

  15. Leta, Kathy and I will continue to remember you in prayer through this most difficult time. May God bless and keep you.

  16. Letta we are sorry to hear of your love one. May God bless and comfort you during these hours.. Don Thomas Skyland Nc

  17. Leta, I know that Heaven is a Brighter Place since Bud entered in. His sense of humor and sweet smile would lighten up a room. My heart hurts for you, but always remember that our God will never leave us, we are never alone with Him by our side. My Love and Sincere Sympathy at this time.

  18. Oh I was so sad to hear of Buds ‘Dover’ as we called him passing. He was such a happy , funny and kind person. I knew him from my dad Sam Vicks he was a great friend to him and our family. We all worked somewhere at American Enka or Enka Lake Club. He was thought of in very high regard with my family. He will be missed,our thoughts and prayers will be with you . I am truly sorry for your loss.

  19. Leta, I am in total shock and so sorry to hear about Dover, he was such a sweet man and dear to my heart, please know Iam thinking about you. I have been out of town and just saw this. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.


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