Robert Wesley Barham

03/29/1942 - 07/19/2024

Obituary For Robert Wesley Barham

Robert Wesley Barham, Jr., 82 of Stoneville, NC passed Friday, July 19, 2024. Public viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home, also on Tuesday, July 23rd from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, Stoneville, NC, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 with family visitation from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., with service beginning at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Ridge-View Memorial Gardens, Eden, NC.

Mr. Robert Wesley Barham, Jr., a cherised native of Rockingham County, was born on March 29, 1942, to the late Robert Wesley Barham, Sr. nd Mae Pearl Barham. He departed this earthly life on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC.

Robert graduated fro the former Charles Drew High School with the Class of 1961. A proud Veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Vietnam era at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. During his service, he achieved the rank of E4 and worked in the area of field artillery before his honorable discharge.

Following his service to his country, Robert began a distinguished career in textiles as a supervisor at Burlington Industries until the company closed. He then continued his career at Kobe Copper as a Maintenance Technician, eventually retiring from this position.

Robert has a deep love for his grandchildren, enjoyed pitching horseshoes, watching western shows and visiting the flea market.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, James Barham and his sister, Doris B. Smith.

Robert leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Yomia Barham and his children: daughters; Beverly Pickard (Ray) of Stoneville, NC, Sylvia Moore of New Caney, TX and sons; Franklin Moore and James Moore both of Stoneville, NC, Jeffery Moore (Tomoko) of Honolulu, Hawaii. He was also a proud grandfather of eleven grandchildren, great-grandfather to eight great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his sister, Margaret Hart of Eden, NC, along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Robert Wesley Barham, Jr. departure leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him. His memory will forever be a source of comfort and inspiration to his family and friends.