Robert Edward Thorpe "Bob", 79, formally of Charlotte, passed away July 23, 2016 in Hannibal, MO. He was born in Clarksdale, MS and was raised in Jonesboro AK.
Bob was a veteran of the US Air Force where he worked as a medic. He retired from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department after 23 years.
Bob is survived by his wife, Kay Thorpe and her three children; daughters, Debbie (Roger) Braswell and Karen Thorpe, along with their mother, Alice Webb; grand children, Emily, Joseph, and Grace, and great grandson, Michael.
A visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 6pm-8pm at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227. A graveside service will take place on Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11am in Sunset Memory Gardens in Mint Hill.