Robert Cecil Monroe, Sr.

Robert Cecil Monroe, Sr., 89, of Aberdeen passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 in Manor Care at Pinehurst. Mr. Monroe was born in Moore County on October 26, 1922 to the late Laughlin B. Monroe, II and Mary L. Myrick Monroe. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Elizabeth (Lib) Diggs Monroe. He was a member of Bethesda Presbyterian Church and the local VFW. Mr. Monroe served in the US Army Air Corps during WWII and was a carpenter and painter. He later was employed and retired from W.C. Richards Paint Company in the Aberdeen, NC branch. Surviving Mr. Monroe is his wife, Joyce W. Monroe of Aberdeen; two sons, Robert C. (Robbie) Monroe, Jr. and his wife, Jewell of Jackson Springs, Rickie Monroe and his wife, Debbie of Aberdeen; two grandchildren, Brian Heath Monroe and his wife, Paige of Aberdeen, William Brett Monroe and his wife, Rebekah of Norman; one great granddaughter, Emma Iris Monroe of Norman; one step-daughter, Paula F. Williams and her husband, Ray of Pinebluff; one step-grandson, Ed Williams and his wife Lynn of Pinebluff; one step-great grandson, Colt Williams of Pinebluff. The family will receive relatives and friends between the hours of 6:00 and 8:00 P.M., Monday, October 8, 2012 at Crumpler Funeral Home, 40229 US 1 Hwy, Aberdeen, NC 28315. Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Darrell Garner officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to FirstHealth Home Care Services, 181 A Westgate Drive, West End, NC 27376.