Robert was born January 31, 1965 and departed his life on December 8, 2020 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to Mrs. Cora A. Pass and the late Robert D. Pass. He served his country proudly in the United States Marines Corps. Robert worked for Rock Tenn for 17 years and attended St. Mary’s United Methodist Church until his health declined. Robert was a loving husband, father, papa, uncle, brother-in-law to all, even the neighborhood kids. Robert loved helping coach his grandson’s basketball team and also loved UNC Tarheels and the Dallas Cowboys and riding his motorcycle.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife; Tressa Gray Pass, stepson; Marcus R. Gray, grandkids; Tamar Gray, Mariya Gray all of the home, Alayia Morrison of Walnut Cove, NC, mother; Cora A. Pass of Eden, NC, brother; Rev. Anthony Pass (Rhonda), sister; Helena P. Smith all of Eden, NC, 5 sisters-in-law; Carvetta G. Johnson (Pete), Znovia Shuff (John), Sebrina Martin, Christie Dixon all of Walnut Cove, NC, Veronica G. Hayes (Alvin) of Stoneville, NC, 2 brothers-in-law; Siddall Gray (Ramona), James B. Gray both of Walnut Cove, NC, aunt; Irene Williams, uncle; William Artis (Ann) bot of Eden, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin and friends. Very special friends; John Shuff, Sterling Hairston (Red) and Junius Blackwell.