Robert “Bob” Maye, 91, of Morganton, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021. Born in Burke County, NC on October 9, 1930, he was the son of the late Thomas Maye and Estelle Roper Maye. Bob graduated from Berea College in Kentucky and then attended UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Kentucky at Louisville. Bob worked for Morganton Public Safety and worked in management with Sears. Most recently, he was the owner of Georgia Carpets in Morganton.
Bob is survived by his wife, Linda Wright Maye; daughter, Karen Lowdermilk (Roy); step-sons, James Spillman (Leigh) and Michael Pettus; granddaughter, Tonya Lowdermilk; and step-grandchildren, Ashleigh, Christopher, and Garrett Spillman.
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth, Mary, Jewel, Pat, Helen, and Doris; and brothers, Jim and Joe.
A private family graveside service will be held at Drexel Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions may be made to AMOREM (formerly Burke Hospice), 1721 Enon Road, Valdese, NC 28690 or the Morganton Public Library, 204 S. King Street, Morganton, NC 28655.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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