Robert T. Wrenn
June 14, 1950 ~ June 9, 2013
Robert Thomas Wrenn, age 62, of Harkers Island and Rocky Mount, began his eternal walk with Jesus on Sunday, June 09, 2013 while enjoying God's awesome wilderness that is Alaska. Born in Edgecombe County on June 14, 1950, he was the son of the late Ivey Graves Wrenn and Edna Lucille Calhoun Wrenn. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Barbara W. Drummond and brother, Ivey L. "Bud" Wrenn.
Robert retired from UPS in 2003 and enjoyed serving as a member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church and in Woodville Baptist Church in Bettie NC. He loved spending time with his family, often putting on his well-known pig-pickins. Fishing, boating, and quietly serving others filled his retirement days with boundless happiness between the memorable trips he took with his wife and family.
A devoted husband, father, and PePa, he leaves behind his loving wife of 32 years, Jane Bulluck Wrenn; daughter, Catrina Pettigrew; son, Mark Pettigrew and wife Melannie; and cherished granddaughters, Aubrey and Cameron, all of Rocky Mount.
The family will receive friends and relatives 7:00pm to 8:30pm Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home. A service to celebrate Robert's life will be held at 2:00pm Monday afternoon at West Edgecombe Baptist Church with Pastor Terry McInnis and Pastor Alan Whitley officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to ACTS Food Pantry, 450 Hwy 70 East Bettie, Beaufort NC 28516 or West Edgecombe Baptist Church Building Fund, 13821 NC43 North, Rocky Mount NC 27801.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 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
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Sunday 6/16, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Service
West Edgecombe Baptist Church
13821 NC Highway 43 N
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Monday 6/17, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Our hearts , thoughts and prayers go to Jane and the family of Robert. He gave and did so much for the West Edgecombe Baptist Church and Edgecombe county. Robert will be missed by some many people. Robert has received his heavenly home joining other family members . No doubt that Robert will be at the heavenly gates waiting for Jane when her time comes. GOD give this family peace and love during this time and for months to come. In Christian love, Tom and Martha Barnes
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Thank you so much, Gary. I’m so glad someone got the news to you. I’ve heard some of the stories and maybe one day we can see one another and share as many as you will.
Only the very fortunate make a true friend in their early youth who defines the high standards and value of a real and lasting friendship. I became one of these fortunate few when I was seated beside Robert in our 1959 third grade class. I became one of his many friends but more importantly learned from him at an early age the value and characteristics of a true friend. I have used these standards of friendship often since and I am certain it has changed my life. Robert and I made priceless memories (some Ill never share) on a regular basis between the third grade and college. My life would have been diminished had I never met Robert Wrenn. My deep sympathy to his family and friends. We will all miss him. Gary McAlister
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Jane, Our prayers are with you now and in the coming weeks. I will never forget the kindness and hospitality that you and Robert showed me (and my family) during our time in North Carolina. We serve an amazing God who promises to be with us always and certainly shows his presence even more so when we need him most. I’m so glad we exchange our weakness for God’s stength. We love you and will be thinking of you and the family today and for the days to come.
As we make our journey through this life, death is our final battle. Whenever I am troubled, & lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up & go to God in prayer. I tell him I am heartsick & lost & lonely, too, That my mind is deeply burdened & I dont know what to do But I know he loves me & I humbly ask if in his love hell calm my heart, for me& then I just keep quiet & think, only thoughts of peace & if I abide in stillness my restless murmurings cease. (Ps.3418) (John 316) Due to the ramson sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we know that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. The Bible gives us hope, over & over again. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come to life again. (John 1125) Jesus also said I am the vine & my Father is the cultivator. (John 151) The Bibles tells us that there will be no more tears, no pain, or sickness & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) What a wonderful time, we can look forward to, seeing our loved ones once again