Bobby Glenn Robbins, age 73

Bobby Glenn Robbins, age 73, of Forest City, died Friday, March 22, 2024.

Bobby was born in Rutherford County on January 15, 1951, and was a son of the late Joseph Glen Robbins and Shirley Mosley Wade.

Bobby was a 1969 graduate of East Rutherford High School. He received and associate degree from Isothermal Community College in 1971.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Bobby especially loved children and was one of the builders of the current Nursery and Children's wing at First Baptist. He was a member of the Hollis Masonic Lodge, No. 535, AF&AM as well as a Shriner.

Bobby was a self-employed building contractor having constructed many homes in Rutherford County.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Robbins.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Linda McGaha Robbins, his son, Brian C. Robbins and wife Leah of Forest City, his daughters, Jennifer Robbins Smoak of Forest City, Lauren Robbins Yount and husband David of Huntersville, and Julie Robbins of Forest City, his sisters, Linda Robbins of Hillsborough, Patsy Robbins Weast and Tamela Robbins, both of Forest City, and son-in-law, Jason Smoak, nine grandchildren.

The funeral service will he held at 2pm Friday, March 29 at the First Baptist Church of Forest City with Rev. Dr. Garin Hill officiating. Interment will be private for the family at Eternal Hills Memorial Park where Masonic Rites will be given by the Hollis Masonic Lodge, No. 535. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 prior to the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church 211 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.