Individual Details

Death

Bob Wesley lost a courageous struggle with cerebrovascular disease on March 14, 2023 at Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill. He is survived by his son Robert II, his daughter-in-law Margaret, his granddaughter Constance, and his brother Joe. Bob was born in Poplarville, Mississippi on April 26, 1935. He graduated from Millsaps College with a Bachelor of Science in 1957. He attended Candler School of Theology in 1958. Bob returned to Mississippi to marry Frances Livingston Furr. He moved to Miami, Florida with Fran, where he taught high school science for the next eight years. He served as head of the science department. He was active in the education of gifted students. Bob moved back to Mississippi with his family in 1968 to assist with the family fertilizer, gas, and oil company. He enjoyed all forms of archery, competing with his wife and son in multiple state tournaments. In 1982, Bob won the World Longbow Championship. He published a book entitled “Indirect Aiming for Bowhunting” in 1983, which was recognized in a letter by President Ronald Reagan. He subsequently published “Traditional Archery Adventures” and created instructional archery videos based on these books. Bob retired with Fran in Pittsboro, North Carolina, where he taught archers at his Whispering Pines Traditional Shooting School. Memorial services will be held at Christ United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, date and time forthcoming. Family and friends are invited to attend to celebrate Bob’s life.
Arrangements are provided by Brown-Wynne, 300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, 919-828-4311.