Robert Lee Comer

Born November 22, 1929, in Grayson County, he was a son of the late Leeander and Caledonia Blevins Comer. He was also preceded in death by a son, Mickey D. Comer, and 7 siblings.

Mr. Comer was a United States Navy Korean War veteran. He was retired from the City of Hampton, and was a member of Elon Baptist Church.

Survivors also include four children, Shelby Burford and husband Edward, of Monroe, Cindy Perdue and husband Gene, of Bedford, Robert Dewayne Comer and wife Maryann, of Hampton, and Michael Comer, of Monroe; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2011, at Whitten Monelison Chapel, and at other times at the residence.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Elon Baptist Church, by the Rev. Steve Tyree. Interment will follow in Elon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Elon Baptist Church.

To send a condolence to the family, please visit, wwww.whittenfuneralhome.com. Whitten Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Monelison Chapel, is assisting the family.