LOUISBURG, NC--Robert Allen Shields, 77, of Louisburg, died Thursday afternoon, July 25, 2024 at Wake Med.
Born July 3, 1947, Robert was preceded in death by his father, Quentin L. Shields and his mother and stepfather, Joyce H. and Robert Gosse; sister, Linda Shields.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lynda L. Shields; son, Robert J. Shields; daughters and sons-in-law, Dawn and Greg Kunnmann of Morehead City; Laura and Nick Vazquez of Holtsville, NY; stepbrother and sister-in-law, Robert and Ruth Gosse of Concord; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends 6 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 30, at Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg.
A graveside service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, at Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Franklin County Senior Center 279 S. Bickett Blvd. Louisburg, NC 27549.
Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net. |
