Robert Jackson Barefoot

ROCKY MOUNT - Robert Jackson Barefoot, age 69, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2018. Born in Nash County, NC on February 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Paul Barefoot and Ruth Odell Chapel Barefoot. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Lib" Barefoot; and brothers, Paul Barefoot, Jr. and Ed Barefoot. Robert retired with Babington Technologies after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend, and will be dearly missed by all those who knew him. Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory, sons, Robert R. Barefoot and wife, Wendy, of Elm City and Wayne Barefoot and fianc, Sherry Cockman, of Danville, VA; and daughters, Ann Wood and husband, Chris, of Pinetops, Diane Bryant and husband, Gary, of Wilson, and Beverly Moore and husband, Michael of Rocky Mount. He is also survived by grandchildren, Brianna Barefoot, Alexus Barefoot, Samantha Wise, Christopher Wise, Chason Bryant, Destiny Taylor, Kacey Wood, and Jordan Wood; sisters, Annie Hinnant of Kenly, Jackie Bissette and husband Ken, of Pinetops, Alice Adams and husband, Joe, of Pinetops, Angie Macaskill and husband, Angus Mark, of Zebulon; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Joanne Gallinoto officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, September 3, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. The family would like to say a special thank you to his caregivers, Dana Sullivan and Kim Geyer, as well as the staff at PruittHealth Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PruittHealth Hospice, 301 S. Church Street, Ste. 135, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Monday 9/3, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, September 3, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 9/4 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Joanne Gallinoto officiating. Cemetery Pineview Cemetery 761 N. Raleigh Road Rocky Mount, NC 27801 Tuesday 9/4, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery.