Robert Akers Winfrey

Bob was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on November 20th, 1929 to Marion and Nell Winfrey. Spending the majority of his life in Charlotte, he graduated from Sharon High School in 1947. Bob was married to Peggy Moore on April 10th, 1955 and the two were happily married for 58 years before Peggy’s passing.

Bob cherished his family and loved spending time with them. He supported his grandchildren in their every endeavor. While he attended all of their school events, church programs and dance recitals, Bob particularly enjoyed spending an afternoon or evening at a ball field. Above all, Bob was a man of faith and a loyal servant to the Lord, living his life with honesty and integrity.

Bob served in the US Navy during the Korean War. After the war, he worked for Biltmore Dairy Farms. He loved golf and later found passion in his work as a golf equipment salesman for various companies including PING. In addition to golf, he enjoyed a variety of sports including college basketball, North Carolina Tar Heels, and Major League Baseball, Atlanta Braves.

Bob is survived by his two children, Robert Winfrey Jr. and Jan DeSilva (her husband Ralph DeSilva); his three grandchildren David DeSilva (his fiancé Kimmy McCarthy), Matt Winfrey (his wife Rebecca Winfrey) and Dana DeSilva; his great-grandson, Oakley Winfrey as well as other friends and family. Bob is preceded in death by his wife Peggy Winfrey.

The funeral service will be held at 2pm, on Monday, March 20th, at Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ron Nelson of Sharon Presbyterian will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 6pm-8pm on Sunday, March 19th at McEwen Funeral Home in Pineville, North Carolina. Burial will immediately follow the funeral at Sharon Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are being handled by McEwen Funeral Home - Pineville.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210 or Novant Health Hospice P.O. Box 33549 Charlotte, N.C. 28233.

Arrangements under the direction of McEwen Funeral Service-Pineville Chapel, Charlotte, NC.