Robert Russell Jeter
April 7, 1958 ~ May 15, 2024
Born in:
Asheville, North Carolina
Resided in:
Greer, South Carolina
Robert Russell Jeter, 66, passed away on May 15, 2024, in a traffic accident near Flagstaff, AZ. Robert was born April 7, 1958, in Asheville to Jim and Eugenia Jeter.
He graduated high school at Forman School in Litchfield, CT, and attended Mars Hill College. Robert was a long-time employee of Honeywell Aerospace in Greer, SC. After retiring in 2022, Robert enjoyed being outdoors, visiting America’s National Parks, and traveling abroad. He was on his way to hike the Grand Canyon when he was tragically killed.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Chris Metzger. He is survived by sisters Elizabeth Trask (Don) and Catherine Metzger, nieces Allison and Raney Trask, and nephew Michael Metzger (Sara).
A celebration of life will be held later this summer at Green Hill cemetery in Waynesville, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the National Parks Foundation (www.nationalparks.org).
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Dear Elizabeth and Catherine,
Charlie and I did not know about Robert’s passing until recently. We were always so fond of Robert, and this is such a shock. We are wondering if the funeral service has already been held, or if perhaps we might be able to attend.
When I think of Robert, I remember how much he helped us with our first house on Edisto. He knew how to get things done, and he did everything so well. We couldn’t have accomplished such a project without him. Through the years, we occasionally bumped into him (usually at the grocery store), and we enjoyed catching up on family news. Your parents were such dear friends to us, and we regret that we lost touch over the years. So many precious memories.
We send our sincere condolences to you and your family.