Robert Ervin Cathey
January 4, 1936 ~ August 5, 2024
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Robert Ervin Cathey, 88, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024.
A native of Buncombe Co., Robert was a son of the late James Franklin and Beulah Baumgartner Cathey. He was also preceded in death by an infant son; sister, Joretta Wallin; and brothers, James Franklin Cathey, Jr., and Paul Edwin Cathey.
Mr. Cathey proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Following the service, he worked in Wyoming as a rancher for the Walt Disney family. A hardworking man, he later retired from Central Transport as a truck driver. He was a longtime member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church and was a member of the United Methodist Men.
He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Wickliffe Cathey; son, Paul Cathey (Kendra); and grandchildren, Silas and Kennedy Cathey.
The graveside service for Mr. Cathey will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Tom Hunter will officiate. His family will receive friends in the church Community Center following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Snow Hill United Methodist Church, 84 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: August 8, 2024 2:00 pm
Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
84 Snow Hill Church Road
Candler, NC 28715
828 667-1171
Visitation: August 8, 2024 2:45 pm
Room: Community Center
Snow Hill United Methodist Church
84 Snow Hill Church Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828) 667-1171
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Gene and I are so sorry for your loss. Ervin was always so friendly and he will be missed. Prayers for comfort for all of you.
BUDDY REALLY GOING TO MISS YOU AND ALL OUR TRIPS TO THE VA HOSPITAL…THANKS
FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND BEING A GOOD FRIEND TO ME……I KNOW SNOW HILL CHURCH
WILL MISS YOU AND ALL YOUR WORK ……..
Paul and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will pray for peace and comfort during this time.
Dear JoAnne and family
You all know how I loved my dear friend Ervin. I remember the first day I met him cutting down a huge tree next door. We chatted and then later I met on the road when I would visit my other dear friend Tony the donkey. Ervin shared so many interesting stories with me that were so different from my life experience and that of my family. We bonded over our love of animals, especially equines ( which includes horses and donkeys ) I will forever miss seeing him on my neighborhood walks. I am also forever grateful for the friendship with you JoAnne and Paul, Kendra, Silas and Kennedy and of course Breezy and Pearl.
To my great friend Ervin….thank you, thank you, thank you my kindred spirit. I love you. Rest now, well deserved. Peace, Cindy
Jo Anne I am so sorry to hear of Irvin’s passing please know you are in our thoughts and prayers we love you
Ervin will be dearly missed, he took wonderful care of Karma while she lived there. I am forever grateful. My thoughts and condolences.
to Jo Ann Paul and family……. I’m so sorry for your loss of Ervin. He was a kind and most wonderful neighbor. This corner of Pole Creek will morn his passing. I’ll surly miss seeing him daily out to the barn and on the mower. Love to you all during this time.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Sending you condolences and thoughts. I hope you can lean on each other during this difficult time.