Robert Phifer Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Phifer (Marshville, North Carolina), who passed away on December 1, 2025 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Lee Phifer and Mildred Phifer; his daughter Ginger Counts; and his brother W. D. Phifer. He is survived by: his daughter Tammy Purser (Travis); his grandchildren, Makenzi Purser, Bayden Purser, Marissa Counts and Dillan Counts; his son-in-law Michael Counts; and his siblings, Sadie Phillips, Doris Edwards, Vickie Phifer and Gary Phifer (Kathy). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Austin Grove Baptist Church (5919 Austin Grove Church Rd, Marshville, NC 28103). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Final Resting Place Austin Grove Baptist Church Cemetery (5919 Austin Grove Church Rd, Marshville, NC 28103).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Atrium Health Hospice of Union County - 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110.