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Bobby Gene Shytle, age 79

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Bobby Gene Shytle, age 79 of Forest City passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016.

Bobby was born in Rutherford County on October 12, 1936 and was a son of the late Dorse and Hattie Dixon Shytle. He was a graduate of Ellenboro High School where he played on the High School Baseball and also played minor league baseball with the Cardinals Organization for a short time. Bobby honorably served his county in the United States Army.

He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church where he was involved with church missions working with Habitat For Humanity and for many years enjoyed playing church softball. He was a foreman for Crellin Plastics in Forest City where he retired. Bobby was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Wyatt Shytle in 2011 and a brother, Donald Shytle.

Survivors include his daughters, Lynn Shytle Melton and her husband Billy of Forest City, Penny Shytle of Rutherfordton, a sister, Jane S. Talley of Bostic, two grandchildren, and a beloved companion, Elizabeth Pitchford McKee.

The funeral service was held at Bethany Baptist Church with Reverend Chris Fox officiating. Bobby will be buried in a private ceremony beside his beloved wife, Joann in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, Post Office Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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