Robert Emmett Eckard Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Robert Emmett Eckard of Hickory, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Robert left this world on January 4, 2026 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Robert has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Emmett Eckard and Katie Eckard; his brother Dwight Eckard; and his brother-in-law Smitty Bolick. He is survived by: his children, David Eckard (Jennifer) and Laura Eckard; his sisters, Opal Bolick and Trudy Eckard; his sister-in-law Brenda Eckard; and his granddaughters, Olivia Eckard and Becklee Eckard. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
