Robert Dye

LAURINBURG, N.C. - Robert Andrew Dye, 86, died July 24, 2017, at Scottish Pines.

Born Nov. 27, 1930, in Sikeston, Mo., he was the son of the late Tanner Charles and Cora Matthews Dye. Graduating from Sikeston High School in 1948, he attended the School of Mines in Rolla, Mo., where he earned a bachelor's degree and was commissioned on graduation into the Navy. He volunteered and served on the local American Red Cross board and was a member of the Kiwanis Club for many years where he assisted with the Terrific Kids program. He retired from Fluor Enterprises and was a member of Laurinburg Presbyterian Church where he also served as a deacon and elder.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Georgia Drake Dye of the home; daughter, Darcy Bowers and husband, John, of Raleigh; one niece and two nephews.

A memorial service was conducted July 30, 2017, at Laurinburg Presbyterian Church, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Duane Hix.

McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium was in charge of arrangements.