Committal
Robert “Bob” Small, 88, of Morganton, NC, joined his family in Heaven on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Born in Burke County, NC on December 13, 1936, he was the son of the late S. A. “Boots” Small and Lois Virginia Saunders Small.
Bob was a member of First Baptist Church in Morganton and had served as an usher and a deacon. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Western Piedmont Community College as a computer system administrator. He worked part-time at Sossoman Funeral Home, and Bob enjoyed playing golf with his work buddies from the college.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughter, Anne E. Small; nieces and nephews, Mark Small, Greg Deese, Kevin Deese (Lisa), Heath Denton (Michelle), Hal Denton (Martha), and Heather Robinson (David).
In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Emogene “Jean” Small; and a brother, Lewis “Boots” Small.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m., Friday, May 2, 2025 at First Baptist Church. The memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. in the church with Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating. Military honors will be provided by the NC National Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org/donate)
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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I've known Bob many years. He was my boss at WPCC. I thought very highly of him. I was looking for another obituary and came across Bob's . Wow what a shock. A few days before his passing, he came in Timberwoods and saw me and came over and sat with me and we laughed and had a great time, and when it came time to leave he bought my meal. Bob was a wonderful person. I also worked with Jean but at WCC. She was the nurse at FIPP. We all loved her and it was a great loss. They are together agsin. May God give you all peace and comfort. I will truly miss seeing Bob come into Timberwoods and his friendship. God's love and mine.
Prayers for the Family. I worked with Bob at Drexel Heritage.
Anne and family , Bob is a special friend I will miss him God will be happy for Bob to be with him and our loved ones we have had to say good bye to praying for comfort
I’m sorry for your loss, Robert was an admired cousin for me, always so kind and glad to see my family when we visited.
So sorry to hear this. Bob, the world will miss you! ❤️🙏
Bob was a treasured member of the Huffman Sunday School class who was articulate in class discussions during Bible study!! First Baptist Morganton will miss Bob’s faithfulness but treasure his memories!
Sorry for your loss.
To Anne and The Family-I am so sorry that your father passed away. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
My best friend‘s dad was a beautiful man who raised a beautiful daughter. He is in heaven.