Robert Wade McGhee Sr. Obituary
The memory of Robert Wade McGhee Sr. of New Bern, North Carolina, who passed away on January 16, 2026 at the age of 95, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Wade McGhee Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph McGhee and Mary McGhee; his brother Dupree McGhee; and his sons, Joseph F. McGhee and Robert W. McGhee, Jr..
He is survived by: his children, Lillian Buttitta (Chris) and David Earl McGhee (Angie); his daughter-in-law Linda Davidson; and his grandchildren, James Williamson (Crystal), Justin Buttitta (Melinda), Abigail Hester (Matt), Ashley McGhee (Michael), Jason McGhee and Eric McGhee. He is also survived by four step-grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spring Hope Free Will Baptist Church, 100 Spring Hope Church Rd., New Bern, NC 28560, honoring Bobby's lifelong devotion to his faith and church.
