Robert Edwin Lineback

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February 26, 1933 ~ May 31, 2020

Born in: Kingsport, TN
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Robert Edwin Lineback, 87, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020, at the CarePartners Solace Center.

Mr. Lineback was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Charles and Ethel Madron Lineback and was also preceded in death by his wife, Gail Elaine Lineback who died in 2018.

He was an Army veteran and was the owner of Southern Commercial Underwriters Agency.

He is survived by his children, Linda Pistole (David), Robert Lineback, Jr. (Cindy), and Brenda Lineback; step-son, Tommy Gassaway; step-daughter, Keri Odum (Thomas); nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his extended family and friends at Boone’s Corner Restaurant in Averys Creek.

Private entombment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park and a public memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ABCCM, 20 20th St., Asheville, NC 28806.

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Funeral Home Assisting The Family:

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Brenda,

    Robbie & I are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts & prayers. Love you.

    Ruthie & Robbie Dempsey

  2. So sad to see this! Played golf with Bob for years in Bandit group. Loved him and his caring & genuine personality! Some people you will never forget & want to emulate..Bob is one of those! RIP Friend…

  3. Dad – I know your childhood dog Lad was there to greet you in heaven.

    Tears & Hugs

    Linda

  4. Tommy- We knew Bob a long time from the days at Ingles. He was a class act and was always friendly. So sorry for your loss.

  5. Linda and family.So sorry for the Loss of your dad.I got to know him fairly well as i take care of a client at the Landings.He was such a sweet man. He use to come out to smoke with my client,i even helped him charge his phone. May God give you and your brothers the strength to get thru these hard days ahead, he will be greatly missed.Sincerly Linda Zimmerman.Home care Services

  6. Linda and family. Got to know your sweet dad when taking care of my clien here at the Landings. Helped him charge his cell phone. praying God gives you and your brothers the strength to get thru these hard days ahead. Glad he is no longer in pain.Love and prayers to you all,Gods love Linda Zimmerman(cna)

  7. Sending prayers to Lineback family. I have known the family many years. Cherish the memories of your Dad. So very sorry for your loss


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