Robert "Otis" Webb

Robert "Otis" Webb, 93, of 453 Early Avenue, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 16, 2010 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, June 21, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Eden. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery. A native of Rockingham County, Mr. Webb was born July 11, 1916, son of the late Buford and Lottie Mae Joyce Webb. He was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church for over 50 years; a church he helped to build. Mr. Webb was also a member of the Rose Garden Club. For 35 years he owned and operated a grocery store and later worked for Builders Mart. Surviving is his wife, Claudia Pruitt Webb of the home; two sons, Jesse R. Booth and wife, Patricia of Fredricksburg, VA, and Bryant Booth and wife, Tracie of Danville, VA; daughter, Patricia Francis and husband, Butch of Danville, VA; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Lois Webb Joyce of Eden; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Everette Webb; and three sisters, Ozelma Webb, Audrey Perkins, and Lorene Bigaoutt. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, 6 - 8 PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 600 Morgan Road, Eden, NC 27288. Online condolences may be offered to the Webb family at www.fairfuneralhome.com