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Robert Marcus Bunn Jr.

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Robert Marcus Bunn Jr.

Birth
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
Death
4 Jan 2021 (aged 79)
Burial
Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.0045111, Longitude: -77.8502111
Plot
CHAPEL OF MEMORIES - PORTICO LEFT - LEVEL E - 15-1
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Robert Marcus Bunn, Jr., age 79, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on July 31, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert Marcus Bunn, Sr. and Beulah Frances Griffin Bunn. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Bunn.

Robert served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a life insurance agent for over 40 years with various companies. Robert was an avid NC State Wolfpack fan and enjoyed being in the Wolfpack Club. He was a shagging enthusiast (beach music) in Myrtle Beach, SC. Robert loved to travel, especially going on cruises. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Robert is survived by his wife of 51 1/2 years, Patricia "Pat" Webb Bunn; his son, Robert Marcus Bunn, III and wife, Maridee, of Greensboro; his grandsons, Chase Michael Bunn and Ethan Robert Bunn; his brother, Donnie Bunn and wife, Kim, of Greenville; his sister, Annette Bunn of Rocky Mount; a special cousin, Ed Schultz of Chester, VA; and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Robert's life will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Terry Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. A Private Entombment will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert's memory to the VFW Post 58 of Rocky Mount, 11270 NC Highway 97, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 or the American Legion, 2731 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Robert Marcus Bunn, Jr., age 79, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on July 31, 1941, he was the son of the late Robert Marcus Bunn, Sr. and Beulah Frances Griffin Bunn. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Bunn.

Robert served in the United States Army in Korea during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a life insurance agent for over 40 years with various companies. Robert was an avid NC State Wolfpack fan and enjoyed being in the Wolfpack Club. He was a shagging enthusiast (beach music) in Myrtle Beach, SC. Robert loved to travel, especially going on cruises. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Robert is survived by his wife of 51 1/2 years, Patricia "Pat" Webb Bunn; his son, Robert Marcus Bunn, III and wife, Maridee, of Greensboro; his grandsons, Chase Michael Bunn and Ethan Robert Bunn; his brother, Donnie Bunn and wife, Kim, of Greenville; his sister, Annette Bunn of Rocky Mount; a special cousin, Ed Schultz of Chester, VA; and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Robert's life will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Terry Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, January 8, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. A Private Entombment will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert's memory to the VFW Post 58 of Rocky Mount, 11270 NC Highway 97, Rocky Mount, NC 27803 or the American Legion, 2731 N. Church Street, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.

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