Friday, October 21, 2016 5:02 pm

Robert Lynn Demery Sr., 56, passed away on Wednesday October 19, 2016. He was born on November 4, 1959 in Edgecombe County to late Joseph Tilman, Jr. and Ida Mae Winge Demery. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Donna Sue Demery and Teresa Marie Bowen.

Robert is survived by his wife of 19 years, Mary Warrick Demery; sons, Robert Lynn Demery Jr. and Danny Scott James Jr.; daughters, Raquel Demery Lender (Martin), Ruby Jean Wiggs (John), Stephanie Nichole Mulrooney, Samatha Marvel James and Elizabeth Gabriel Williams; brothers, Joseph Tilman Demery III (Kathy) and Anthony Dean Demery (Ines); sister, Sherri Ann Chilton (Brian); 4 grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Cornerstone Funeral Home with a visitation following the service.