Bobby Joe Cantor, 82, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.
Born in Caldwell County, NC on May 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Arvil Cantor and Allie Holman Cantor.
Bobby was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He enjoyed taking cruises, gardening, and feeding the birds in his backyard, but his happy place was trout fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 59 years, Vivian Fox Cantor; daughter, Barbara Cantor Lowman; sons, Joey Peyronel and Martin Peyronel; grandchildren, Jana Salanoa, Bobbie Danielle Lowman, Michael Joe Lowman, Dazi Buchanan, and Dalton Buchanan; great-grandchildren, Harmony, Kaio, Toa, and Hailey Salanoa, and Mikey Lowman; brothers, Jeff, David, and Randy Cantor; sisters, Pat Hedrick and Vanessa Drum and their spouses; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Eugene Cantor; brothers, Ed and Bill Cantor; and sister, Joyce Ward.
The graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Forest Hill Cemetery with Rev. Homer Murdock officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Bobby was a wonderful man and great and giving neighbor. He always made me laugh and was quick to help us out whenever we needed it. I know he is in a better place. I will always remember him and miss him.