Mr. Robert Gene Wall

09/30/1943 - 11/05/2022

Obituary For Mr. Robert Gene Wall

Mr. Robert Gene Wall, son of the late James (Gene) Wall and Josephine Ingram Wall was born September 30, 1943 in Lilesville, NC. He departed from this life on Saturday morning, November 5, 2022 at his home in Wadesboro, NC.

Robert Gene was a loving, dedicated and loyal servant of Savannah AME Zion Church. From a young man from down on the river at the Old Savannah to the new establishment on Firetower Road, Robert Gene served faithfully until his health declined. He served on the Trustee and Steward Boards and in capacity of the church, as needed.

Robert Gene was employed at Yale Norton, Monroe, NC in the early 1970’s and was a faithful employee of Southern Fabricators, Inc. for more than 25 years. He also worked at Cuddy Foods, Marshville, NC until his health declined causing him to retire.

He attended the public schools of Anson County.

Robert Gene was a devoted husband and father who always put Almighty God first, his beliefs and his family. He loved to fellowship with his family and friends. He had a joy for cooking and making his wonderful “sweet potato pies” especially during the holidays.

On June 30, 1963, Robert was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Virginia Horne Wall. Through their 59-year union, three children were born: one son, Minister Robert Kenneth Wall, Sr. (Remona) and two daughters, Ronnette Levon Wall Johnson (Jerry Sr.) and Belinda Denise Wall. He also leaves to cherish eight grandchildren: Melody (Cadera) Sewell, Monique (Darius) Lotharp, Robert K. Wall II, Jerry (Lela) Johnson Jr., Amani Wall, Brianna Wall, Cameron Wall and Adriann Wall; ten great grandchildren: Jayla, Zyla, Ta’Jari, Cadera Jr., TayQuan, Zyhmere, Raylynn, Aabrie, Aaliyah, and Jace; a special niece and four nephews whom he considered as grandchildren; one brother, Joe Edward Wall (Eloise) of Wadesboro, NC; two sisters, Betty Elizabeth White of Harrisburg, PA and Pearline Miller of High Point, NC. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He also leaves his cousin and best friend, Pastor Rob Ingram and close friend, Dan Taylor (Uncle Dan).

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, November 12, 2022, 1:00pm in the Chapel of Smith's Funeral Home, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be in Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Wall Family will greet family and friends on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 12:30-1:00pm in the Chapel of Smith's Funeral Home, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The public viewing will be on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 3:00-5:30pm at Smith Funeral Home.



Guest Book

Love you Papa you are truly missed. Love Robert K Wall, II

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Sending my condolences to the Wall family

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Send my condolences to the wall family. Shaneka Johnson

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With fond remembrance of a wonderful and blessed friend. May God's peace, love and hope surround you during this your season of bereavement. Arnold & Betty Phillips.

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Annie Robinson. I am sorry for your loss.My prayers are with the family.

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Extending our deepest and sincerest condolences to the family during this most difficult time. ~Nikki Harrington-Bennett, Tara Harrington-Grace, and family.

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Condolences and Prayers sent on behalf of the Polk & Buchanon Family....❤️

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Sending my condolences to the Wall family with prayers. Brenda Reid

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To the family you have my deepest sympathy.Will be praying for you all. Keith Diggs

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Our sincere condolences to the Wall Family. May God comfort you all during your loss. Love And Prayers, Lorenza And Charlene McCormick And Family

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I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.

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Praying for entire family. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

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My condolences to the family praying 🙏 Lydia Allen

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Our condolences goes out to the Wall family may God gives you peace that surpassess all understanding we love you all. The Gaddy's(Rutherford Street)

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I pray that God will comfort your family during this period of grief. Rev. Charles and Carol Ford

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Sending prayers and hugs to the Wall Family 🙏. Barbara Ingram and y💞

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Sending my condolences to the Wall family may God comfort you all during this time of sorrow. 🙏🏻 Angela and Ivan Ledbetter family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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