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NameRomie Clark BOBBITT 
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470, Betty Sue Thompson Bobbitt-Obituary,470, Romie Clark BobbittBirthFeb 18, 1937, Carroll County, Virginia470, Romie Clark Bobbitt
DeathNov 21, 2015, Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina470, Romie Clark Bobbitt
BurialHawks Family Cemetery, Inez Drive, Lambsburg, Carroll County, Virginia470, Romie Clark Bobbitt
FlagsUS Army
Spouses
BirthMay 13, 1935, Carroll County, Virginia470, Betty Sue Thompson Bobbitt
DeathNov 20, 2003, Forsyth County, North Carolina470, Betty Sue Thompson Bobbitt
BurialHawks Family Cemetery, Inez Drive, Lambsburg, Carroll County, Virginia470, Betty Sue Thompson Bobbitt
FatherWilliam Henry THOMPSON (1875-1935)
MotherLevora Charley SUMMERS (1895-1968)
Obituary Online notes for Romie Clark BOBBITT
Mr. Romie Clark Bobbitt, age 78, of Mount Airy passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2015 from injuries sustained from a highway accident. He was born in Carroll County Virginia on February 18, 1937 to the late William and Leila Hawks Bobbitt. Mr. Bobbitt was a self-employed brick mason having worked side by side with his late twin brother, Howard for many years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army and of the Baptist faith. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Evelyn Ogle Bobbitt of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Penny and Terry Sharp of Woodlawn, VA; a step-daughter, whom he loved as his own, Tina and husband Lee Beck of Mount Airy; two sons, Ronnie Bobbitt and Scotty Bobbitt both of Lambsburg, VA; his beloved grandchildren, Mason and wife Abby Bobbitt of Salisbury and Tanner Bobbitt of Lambsburg, VA; a sister, Faith Ward of Mount Airy a brother, Joe Bobbitt of Lambsburg, VA. and his “best friend” Gismo. In addition to his parents and his twin brother, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Thompson Bobbitt and several siblings. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the Bobbitt Family Cemetery with services held by the Rev. Dud Spencer and the Rev. Ivan Beck with Military Honors conducted by the VFW Grover King Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the home of his son, Scotty 3491 Lambsburg Road Lambsburg, VA 24351 immediately following the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Romie Bobbitt Funeral Fund c/o Moody Funeral Home 206 West Pine Street Mount Airy, NC 27030 to assist the family with final expenses. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Johnny Shelton and the Surry County EMS for
their help and support.
Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
LAMBSBURG, Va. -- The man hit and killed in a trooper-involved accident last weekend was buried near his family home in Lambsburg, Va., today.
The burial was a powerful tribute to Romie Bobbitt, a veteran and grandfather whose family says he loved NASCAR and never failed to help someone in need.
Investigators believe Bobbitt was involved in an accident on the interstate in Surry County and was on the side of the road, perhaps checking out the damage to his vehicle. At some point, he may have tried to cross the road and, according to investigators, Highway Patrol Trooper D.H. Holt hit him in her patrol vehicle. Bobbitt died at the scene and Trooper Holt, a 19-year veteran of the Highway Patrol, had minor injuries. She is on administrative duty until the investigation is complete, which NCHP said is standard protocol.
Related: Mr. Bobbitt’s obituary, family, and life story
Family friends of the Bobbitt family tell FOX8 the night he was killed, Bobbitt was headed to a Bingo benefit event. Just an example of how he was always trying to help others, said Corey Carson. “He was the type of person if there was something needed to be done, he would do it. A hole in the yard and he seen it, he was gonna fill it in. Somebody needed help, he was gonna go help them.”
Carson, along with another family friend, Brandon Jones, are Surry County EMS workers with Romie Bobbitt’s son. They said Bobbitt was like a father to many of the local emergency workers.
They are leading fundraising efforts to help cover the funeral costs.
Bobbitt served in the military for eight years and spent much of his later life enjoying construction and masonry work. “He pulled his time for our country and to me we ought to lift our veterans up,” Jones said.
Carson added, “We are talking to the community to see, hey, this guy loved the community. Let’s love him back.”
The Bobbitt family expressed their thanks to all of the emergency workers and investigators who helped out the night of the accident. 470, Romie Clark Bobbitt-Obituary
their help and support.
Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.
LAMBSBURG, Va. -- The man hit and killed in a trooper-involved accident last weekend was buried near his family home in Lambsburg, Va., today.
The burial was a powerful tribute to Romie Bobbitt, a veteran and grandfather whose family says he loved NASCAR and never failed to help someone in need.
Investigators believe Bobbitt was involved in an accident on the interstate in Surry County and was on the side of the road, perhaps checking out the damage to his vehicle. At some point, he may have tried to cross the road and, according to investigators, Highway Patrol Trooper D.H. Holt hit him in her patrol vehicle. Bobbitt died at the scene and Trooper Holt, a 19-year veteran of the Highway Patrol, had minor injuries. She is on administrative duty until the investigation is complete, which NCHP said is standard protocol.
Related: Mr. Bobbitt’s obituary, family, and life story
Family friends of the Bobbitt family tell FOX8 the night he was killed, Bobbitt was headed to a Bingo benefit event. Just an example of how he was always trying to help others, said Corey Carson. “He was the type of person if there was something needed to be done, he would do it. A hole in the yard and he seen it, he was gonna fill it in. Somebody needed help, he was gonna go help them.”
Carson, along with another family friend, Brandon Jones, are Surry County EMS workers with Romie Bobbitt’s son. They said Bobbitt was like a father to many of the local emergency workers.
They are leading fundraising efforts to help cover the funeral costs.
Bobbitt served in the military for eight years and spent much of his later life enjoying construction and masonry work. “He pulled his time for our country and to me we ought to lift our veterans up,” Jones said.
Carson added, “We are talking to the community to see, hey, this guy loved the community. Let’s love him back.”
The Bobbitt family expressed their thanks to all of the emergency workers and investigators who helped out the night of the accident. 470, Romie Clark Bobbitt-Obituary