Robert L. "Sonny" Wall

Cary, NC: Robert Lee “Sonny” Wall, age 73, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Transitions LifeCare. Born on February 5, 1949 in Raleigh, NC; he was the son of the late Lee Roger Wall and Maxine Woodall Wall.

Sonny actively participated in multiple sports during his childhood and adolescence. In high school, he also sang in the Ensemble and played trombone. He was a proud member of the Enloe High School Class of 1967. After 40 plus years in banking, he retired in Wilmington, NC. His love of Beach Music and grilling brought joy to many. Tailgating and cheering on the NCSU Wolfpack football team brought him back to Raleigh often.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years: Cynthia “Cindy” Spence Wall; daughter: Robyn Wall Ormond and husband Grady Ormond, of Cary; grandchildren: Abigail Ormond, Ia Ormond and Tabitha Ormond, all of Cary; siblings: Mike Wall and wife, Judy, of Wilmington; Randy Wall and wife, Brenda, of Raleigh; Greg Wall and wife, Pat, of Wake Forest; and nieces and nephews: Matt Wall, Julia Wall, Sarah Wall, Jennifer Stikeleather, Bridgette Barham, Jason Pope, and Brooke Walters.

A Service Celebrating Sonny’s Life was held on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 3 pm in the Chapel of Mitchell Funeral Home in Raleigh, with a Reception and Beach Music following. For those that were unable to attend, live streaming was provided and the hyperlink to the video recording can be found below under the heading of DONATIONS.

Memorial contributions may be made to Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC.

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