Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameRobert Neal PEAGRAM [48488]
BirthFeb 18, 1926, Stokesdale, Guilford County, North Carolina [48488]
DeathFeb 11, 2020, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [48488]
BurialReidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [48488]
FlagsUS Air Force
FatherJames William PEAGRAM (1903-1982)
MotherBeatrice Lula BOONE (1902-1994)
Spouses
BirthJan 2, 1929, Rockingham County, North Carolina [48485]
DeathMay 15, 2020, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [48485]
BurialReidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [48485]
FatherEdmond Levin ANDREWS (1894-1956)
MotherMamie BROWN (1897-1958)
MarriageSep 12, 1947, Rockingham County, North Carolina [48488], [48487]
Obituary Online notes for Robert Neal PEAGRAM
Robert Neal Pegram, 93, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday February 11, 2020.

Memorial services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday February 14, 2020 at Mission First (formerly First United Methodist Church).

A native of Rockingham County, he was a son of the late James W. “Jim” and Beatrice Boone Pegram and had lived in Rockingham County his entire life.

He was a former contractor and later he was co-owner of Pegram Brothers Marine Supply and Sporting Goods.
A US Air Force Veteran, he was a member of First United Methodist Church and a founding member of the Williamsburg Wildlife Club. He enjoyed fishing, square dancing, and gardening. Neal was preceded in death by two sisters: Florence Adelaide Parker and Betsy Pegram Boone.

Survivors include his wife of 72 years: Mary Andrews Pegram of the home, daughters: Dobie P. Sharpe (Tom) and Tena P. Isaacs (Rick) both of Reidsville, grandchildren: Meredith S. Dean, Ryan T. Sharpe (Sara), Tyler Isaacs (Rachelle), and Kevin Isaacs, great grandchildren: Sterling Dean, Emilia Sharpe, Alexia Isaacs, and Charlie Isaacs, brother: Leroy Pegram (Gloria) of Reidsville, and sister: Dorothy P. Comer of Jefferson, GA., many loving nieces and nephews.

The family will see friends following the service at Mission First in the fellowship hall and at other times will be at the home of his daughter Dobie Sharpe.
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Obituary Online notes for Mary Frances (Spouse 1)
Mary Andrews Pegram, 91, of Reidsville, NC went to be with the Lord Friday May 15, 2020 at her home.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Tuesday May 19, 2020 in Reidlawn Cemetery.

A native of Rockingham County, she was a daughter of the late Edmund Levin and Mamie Brown Andrews and had lived in Reidsville her entire life.

She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Pegram was a member of Williamsburg Home Extension Club, enjoyed sewing and was known for her basket weaving and painting.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years R. Neal Pegram, sisters: Corrie A. Brande, and Ruth A. Harrison, brothers: Harold A. Andrews and Cecil S. Andrews.

Surviving are her daughters : Dobie P. Sharpe and husband Tom and Tena P. Isaacs and husband Rick both of Reidsville, grandchildren: Meredith S. Dean, Ryan T. Sharpe (Sara), R. Tyler Isaacs (Rachelle) and Kevin Isaacs, great grandchildren: Sterling Dean, Emmy Sharpe, Alexia Isaacs and Charlie Isaacs.

The family would like to thank the caregivers of Mr. & Mrs. Pegram throughout their illness, Sarah Harris, Carleen Wilson, Brenda Dickerson, Lisa Taylor, and Jacquie Cochrane.

There will be no formal visitation.

The family will see friends at the home of her daughter Dobie Sharpe 2544 Holiday Loop Reidsville. Memorials may be sent to: Hospice of Rockingham County, Mission First, or Williamsburg Vol. Fire Department. Citty Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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