Obituary for Robert Lawrence “Rob” Carriker Concord- Robert L. Carriker, 86 of Concord passed away on January 10, 2019. Rob’s wishes were to have no funeral services following his death. Rob was born on May 20, 1932 in Concord to John Arthur and Pearl Ada Goins Carriker. He grew up in Concord and in 1951 he graduated from Concord High School. He Served in the US Army where he became a Military Police. Then, in pursuit of his desire to be a teacher he continued his education at Anderson College in Anderson Indiana. He enjoyed a long teaching career in Florida where he taught forth and sixth grade before retiring and moving back home to North Carolina. Once back home, Rob took a position as activities director at a nursing home where he enjoyed brightening the days of the elderly residents. Even after he left his paid position there he continued volunteering and making a difference in their lives. Rob loved to read and watch television. He was an active longtime member of Branchview First Church of God before it dissolved. He never married or had children. He leaves behind thirteen nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Second Blessings Clothing Closet Ministry, c/o Forest Hill UMC, 265 Union Street N, Concord NC 28025. To send flowers to the family of Robert Lawrence “Rob” Carriker, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Contact Us / Location 100 Branchview Drive NE PO Box 344 Concord, NC 28025 Phone: 704-786-3168 Fax: 704-782-5766 Email: office@wilkinsonfh.com Robert Lawrence “Rob” Carriker May 20, 1932 – January 10, 2019 Share this tribute Funeral Details Memory Wall Photos & Videos Send Flowers Obituary for Robert Lawrence “Rob” Carriker Concord- Robert L. Carriker, 86 of Concord passed away on January 10, 2019. Rob’s wishes were to have no funeral services following his death. Rob was born on May 20, 1932 in Concord to John Arthur and Pearl Ada Goins Carriker. He grew up in Concord and in 1951 he graduated from Concord High School. He Served in the US Army where he became a Military Police. Then, in pursuit of his desire to be a teacher he continued his education at Anderson College in Anderson Indiana. He enjoyed a long teaching career in Florida where he taught forth and sixth grade before retiring and moving back home to North Carolina. Once back home, Rob took a position as activities director at a nursing home where he enjoyed brightening the days of the elderly residents. Even after he left his paid position there he continued volunteering and making a difference in their lives. Rob loved to read and watch television. He was an active longtime member of Branchview First Church of God before it dissolved. He never married or had children. He leaves behind thirteen nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Second Blessings Clothing Closet Ministry, c/o Forest Hill UMC, 265 Union Street N, Concord NC 28025. To send flowers to the family of Robert Lawrence “Rob” Carriker, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store. Service Information No service Plant a Tree for Robert Place a Donation Choose from a Family Preferred Charity or select your own. Place a Donation Family Log-In The Family Interactive feature enhances the Book of Memories. Authorized family members can securely access their loved one’s memorial website settings at any time. Subscribe to Updates Connect with families at their time of loss. By subscribing to email updates, you will receive two daily updates containing all new stories, photos, candle lightings, condolences, and more.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Lawrence Rob Carriker May 20 1932 – January 10 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Concord, state: North Carolina