Robert Elliott Christopher
February 22, 1947 ~ December 6, 2015
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Robert Elliott Christopher, 68, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Duke Hospital in Durham.
Mr. Christopher was born in Buncombe County to the late Robert and Emma Sue Christopher. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Sara Owenbey, Phyllis Garmon and Betty Bass.
Robert worked with Norfolk Southern for over 40 years. He was an active member of Avery's Creek United Methodist Church and he enjoyed volunteering in and out of the church community. He loved fishing and also supporting his kids and grand-kids in all of their ballgames and track meets. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa "T" Christopher; a son, Scott Christopher and his wife, Emily; a daughter, Marquita Tate and her husband, Jeff; a sister, Marie Barak and three grandchildren, Dylan Christopher, Conner Tate and Abigail Tate.
A memorial service will be held at Avery's Creek United Methodist Church on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Cowles Bristol officiating.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 to 2:00 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Avery's Creek United Methodist Church Men's Group.
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T, I’ m so sorry for your loss. He was such a good neighbor and someone we felt we could count on for anything. He will be missed by many!
Our prayers are you and your family.
Bobby you are sorely missed by all on the railroad. You trained me, and most in Asheville, and i know you are now in a better place.
T, Scott, Marquita, and family- I’m so very sorry to hear of Bobby’s passing. I, like so many kids from the neighborhood, have fond memories of my time spent with him while growing up in my ‘home away from home’ as a child. He leaves a legacy behind that I’m sure you are all so very proud of- he will be missed dearly by all those who were had the pleasure to know him. You will all be in my thoughts in the coming days/weeks. Please know your community is here for you and we love you all very much!
Bobby was a great he will be missed. I enjoyed work with him for many years
I am sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. I have very fond memories, in my younger years of Bob, and all of your family. He and dad will be able to walk the streets of gold together now. We will be keep your family in our prayers.
I like many other children spent many days in the home of Bobby and T. I share so many fond memories as a child and as an adult. I am so saddened and pray for all the family, friends, and community in their grief. Love to all in this time.
Our Prayers are with the family of Bobby, He was a great person to know and work with. GOD BLESS
Prayers to Theresa and family I am so sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss.Still remember him in our childhood ,& think about the good times we had as couples. You have wonderful & great memories – he left his family with a wonderful legacy? He is walking with His LORD free from all I’ll health in his perfect body.
In Christian Love
Mary Anne Gorman
Dear Theresa and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just keep looking up and allow God’s
infinite grace to comfort you in the coming days. Please let me know if I can help you in any way. Love and prayers.
I was so saddened to hear of Bobby’s passing. I will always remember how much Cody loved him and how he loved the kids as his own. My prayers are with you, Scott and Kita.
Our deepest sympathies. Bobby was loved by all that knew him.
So sorry for your loss. I remember our childhood days ,& memories of having so much fun as couples. He is leaving a wonderful legacy! May God give you all the grace & comfort ad you travel this journey,knowing he is pain free& walking with his Saviour. My prayers are with you!
may God be with your family Bob, rest in peace.
His memory will always live on in our household. He was such a crucial part of Benton’s life and upbringing. Benton always talked about being outside and riding the tractor and just the love that constantly surrounded all the kids. Bobby was such a wonderful role model for what a man should be. He’ll be sadly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Theresa and your family. We are sorry for your loss. May your memories help you through this difficult time and know that Bobby is with the Lord now.
T and Family,
Ronny and I are so sorry for your loss. May each of you feel God’s presence with you as you endure this most difficult time of loss. May He comfort you, give you hope, and carry you through the days, weeks, and months ahead. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are here for you! What a blessing to know that Bobby is with God and no longer suffering. May God bless you all.