November 17, 2024, 65, Charlotte —
With profound sorrow and empathy, the Staff and Management of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors announce the earthly transition of Mr. Robert Calvin Coley, Sr., 65, formerly of Goldsboro, NC.
Mr. Coley transitioned at the Atrium Health University City, Charlotte, NC.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Robert Calvin Coley Sr. was born to the late John Lee and Mamie Ruth Coley on January 6, 1959, in Goldsboro, NC. Robert departed this life on November 17, 2024, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.
Robert, better known as Bob, attended the Wayne County Public School Systems. He received Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Moses Darden. Bob loved the Lord with all his heart and did not waiver in his faith.
Bob was an Out of Site Connect Support Group member and a member of Viola Titus Friendship Club in Goldsboro, NC.
He loved watching football, and his favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. When he wasn’t watching football or some other sport, he had his channel on Gun Smoke all day. He was a good man who everyone admired. It didn’t matter where he would be; everyone knew him. Even in the hospital, the nursing staff started calling him Uncle Bob.
Bob was an extraordinary person and will be truly missed but not forgotten.
Bob was preceded in death by his brother, James Earl Coley
Bob leaves to cherish his memories, his children Robert (Lindsay) and Lashonda Dunn. His siblings are John Coley Jr., Jackie, and Jenny Coley. Twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild. His cousins, who were raised with him, were Ralph Earl Jr., Jack Harper, and Mary Ann James. A host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be observed on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the hour of 1 pm, from the chapel of Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors – 401 N. William St., Goldsboro, NC 27530. Dr. Michael Johnson will deliver the eulogy.
There will be a public viewing prior to the services from 11 am until 12:45 PM
Services of Love & Compassionate Care have been entrusted to Williams & Ashford Funeral Directors and Cremations, LLC.
