Dr. Robert "Bob" Andrews

Bob was born on Tuesday, August 21, 1934 in Massillon Ohio to the late George William and Lucinda Andrews. Bob was a loving and compassionate husband and father. He was soft-spoken, intelligent, and had a lifelong passion to learn. His love of learning and his many interests directed Bob's highly skilled career path and avocational pursuits.

After attending Kent State University, Bob worked for the Strategic Air Command as an aeronautical engineer. He was responsible for the testing and deployment of guided missiles. His career changed in 1969 when he earned his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) from the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Dr. Bob, as he was lovingly called, operated his own dental practice for the next 47 years, retiring in 2017. He was devoted to his patients and dedicated to providing excellent care.

Bob was a lifelong avid reader who enjoyed photography, astronomy, woodworking, and theater.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 62 years, Barbara, and his sons, Scott Andrews (Heather) and Gregg Andrews (Lisa).

The family is forever grateful to the angels of the Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House for their compassionate and loving care.

The family will receive friends at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ, 217 2nd Ave NE, Conover, NC 28613 on November 26, 2023 from 2pm-4pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eastern Catawba County Christian Ministry at PO Box 31, NC 28658 or at www.ECCCM.org.

The Andrews family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC. Condolences may be sent to the Andrews family at www.drumfh-conover.com.