Robert Lee Wagstaff Jr.

Bob was born 20 August 1937 to Robert L. Wagstaff, Sr. and Minnie Bullard Wagstaff in

Mooresville, NC. He grew up in Kannapolis, NC, graduating from A.L. Brown High School. He

attended N.C. State University receiving his undergraduate degree in physics and mathematics.

Always the life long learner, he later continued his education at N.C. State earning a Masters

degree in Economics and Operations Research. He continued to study statistics, quantum

physics and computer programming till his last day.

He began his professional career working for Douglas Aircraft in Charlotte as an aerospace

engineer. He then moved into the textiles industry, working for Kendall Corporation in their

research and development division. Once he received his masters degree in economics, he

moved into the banking industry which took him and his family to Raleigh, NC, Little Rock, AR,

Memphis, TN, Atlanta, GA and then finally back to Charlotte. Upon his retirement from banking,

he then pursued a career in teaching, primarily undergraduate and graduate economics.

He married his wife Dianne Alexander Wagstaff on 25 May 1968 and they spent 55 years

together. Together they raised two children, Shannon Wagstaff Wood of Boone, NC and Robert

Lee Wagstaff III of Jacksonville, FL. He is survived by his wife, children, son-in-law Donaldson

Wood, daughter-in-law Jennifer Wagstaff and 4 grandchildren, Ryan Wood (18), Reagan

Wagstaff (17), Addison Wagstaff (15) and Kellan Wood (13).

Bob was a friend to all, with a quick wit and a quirky sense of humor. Bob was a kind, loving

man who above all else, loved his family and enjoyed being with them.

A celebration of his life will be held at Providence Presbyterian Church on 16 December 2023 at

2 PM. Light refreshments will be served in the Fellowship Hall afterwards.