Robert Glenn Gurley
March 5, 1940 ~ March 22, 2019
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailRobert Glenn Gurley, 79, of Fletcher, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 22, 2019.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Gurley was a son of the late Glenn Walter and Eula Leona Parham Gurley.
Mr. Gurley was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, and worked in construction. He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville.
Surviving are his wife, Gladys Farmer Gurley; daughters, Angela Raina (Supil) and Venecia Willoughby; son, Arlin Gurley (Renee); grandchildren, Eva Willoughby, Vincente Willoughby, Jasmine Gurley, Jacob Gurley, Isaac Gurley, and Lavin Gurley; sister, Jane Meehan; and brother, Jim Gurley.
Funeral services for Mr. Gurley will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, in the sanctuary at Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville, with Pastor Allen Rash and Pastor Donnie Walker officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, at the Western Carolina State Veteran’s Cemetery in Black Mountain.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paralyzed Veteran’s of America, 801 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: March 28, 2019 1:00 pm
Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville
216 Shelburne Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)254-2187
Funeral Service: March 28, 2019 2:00 pm
Trinity Baptist Church of Asheville
216 Shelburne Rd.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)254-2187
Graveside Service: March 29, 2019 10:00 am
Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)669-0684
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Dearest Gladys and family, our hearts are broken…we loved Bob and always remember his smiling face at church and each time we would see him he was always so cheerful and kind. To be absent from the body is present with the Lord, he is in the arms of Jesus now, he is not suffering anymore.” Hand and hand they will stroll together down Heaven’s avenue..they are having a celebration…if we only knew.” You are in our prayers and we love you so much and will always treasure our friendship…
Our hearts & prayers go out to the family of Robert Gurley. Arlin, you know where your dad is now and is glorifying & praising his Lord and Savior with his Glorious new & healthy body. Sending our love to all, Ron & Mary Dobbs