Robert Douglas Mims Sr.

Robert Douglas Mims Sr., 70, of Cary, NC died May 16, 2012. He was born in Raleigh, NC on April 6, 1942 to Virgil Graham Mims Sr. and Irene Chappell Mims. He was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Broughton High School. He received degrees in Electrical Engineering and Business Administration. He retired as Director of Onslow County Tax Administration.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Edloe Thompson Mims; 3 children, Darlene M. and Douglas Oglesby of Apex, NC, Robert D. Mims, Jr. of Rocky Mount, NC and Michael G. and Michelle Mims and family of Long Beach, CA. He was the proud grandfather of Ian, Benjamin, and Stephen Oglesby, Daniel Mims, and Myles and Madison Mims. They will all miss him.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 S.E. Maynard Road, Cary, NC. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to www.fisherhouse.org . This organization provides housing for military families while their wounded warriors are being treated.

Please visit the memorial at www.BrownWynneCary.com for a full tribute and online guestbook.