Robert "Bob" Brenner

On Friday, May 28, 2021, Bob Brenner, adoring husband and loving father of six children and seven grandchildren, passed away at home at the age of 74. Big Bob was born on January 12, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Milton and Betty Brenner. He grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was a standout athlete, lettering in football, basketball and baseball. He received an invitation from Major League Baseball requesting that he enter the draft, but Bob decided instead to play football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem. Bob played tight end for the Demon Deacons and received his Bachelor of Science in 1970. On July 15, 1974, he married the love of his life, Snow Warner Brenner. Bob worked in the furniture industry for 47 years and begrudgingly retired in 2019. Bob loved traveling the state and spending time with his furniture friends and clients. Bob was active in his community, serving as an Elder and a Deacon at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, teaching Sunday School classes, serving on the Board of the Irish Children’s Summer Program, and helping host homeless families from the community. If there was a volunteer opportunity, Bob was your man.  Big Bob loved spending time with his family, watching his grandchildren play, telling dirty jokes, cheering on his Demon Deacons and laughing with his family and friends. He was happiest at the beach playing with his family in the sand and waves or in Montreat on the deck overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Big Bob loved nothing more than an evening at home playing cards with his family, but you had to watch him closely because he was an expert cheat. Whenever asked how he was doing, he always answered, “Never Better.” Bob was known for his easy smile and laughter and his kind, generous and compassionate spirit. Bob was the patriarch of a large extended family and always cried through his prayers and blessings.  Bob was preceded in death by his father, Milton Brenner and his mother, Betty Brenner. Big Bob is survived by his wife, Snow Warner Brenner; his six children, Anthony (Jennifer) Brenner- children, Bailey & Avery, Christopher Brenner, Snow (Chris) Daws- children, Snow & Wren, Wich (Ashlee) Brenner- son, Bobby, Dane (Nicki) Brenner- children, Hayes & Ely, and Seth Brenner.  Please come share your favorite memories of Bob with the family during a visitation on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Salemtowne Smith-Saal Room (1000 Salemtowne Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106).  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Salemtowne Resident’s Assistance Fund, 1000 Salemtowne Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 or Feeding Lisa’s Kids, Wesley Memorial United Methodist, 1225 Chestnut Street, High Point, NC 27262.  Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel is serving the family of Mr. Brenner.  Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.