Robert Leslie Gerber

WINSTON-SALEM - Robert L. ""Bob"" Gerber, a loving & caring husband, father, grandfather, son and friend, age 60, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2011, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Bob was born December 9, 1950 in Davidson County, TN, to the late Elwood George and Elsie Horn Gerber. He retired from the US Navy in 1990 after 20 years of service. He also worked with Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for 22 years as a Bio Medical Engineer Technician. Bob was a member of Griffith Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and sang in the choir. He served as a Gideon and was a dedicated volunteer with WSFC Schools, Habit for Humanity, Special Olympics and the United Way. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn, of the home; one son, Robert; one daughter, Traci; three grandchildren, Johnathan, George and Kari; a sister, Pat; and a brother, Jim. A Celebration of Life will be held 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 , at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Tony Brown and Dr. Richard Capps officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 7 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home and immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Griffith Baptist Church, 1987 Old Salisbury Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27127. Online condolences may be made to www.hayworth-miller.com

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