Robert Scism left this earth on June 18, 2023. He was born in Kings Mountain on November 19, 1939, the eldest of three sons born to the late John Mearl and Evelyn Wright Scism. He was also preceded in death by beloved brother, Haskel Scism. He graduated from Bethware High School where he played basketball and baseball, and was elected President of the Class of 1958.

His Vice-President was his sweetheart and soon-to-be-bride Rebecca "Becky" Falls. As an adult, he was a dedicated and hard-working employee for Waldensian Bakeries and Foote Mineral Mining, and ultimately retired after 25 years as the Director of Facilities Maintenance for Kings Mountain District Schools.

In the prime of his life, Robert had many interests. He was a voracious reader, covering a wide variety of topics, and appreciated learning and sharing new information. He enjoyed spectator sports, especially Dodgers baseball, Redskins football, Hornets basketball, David Pearson/NASCAR, and PGA golf tournaments. Having been raised on a farm, working the soil was second nature to him and sharing fresh produce from a bountiful garden brought joy. Gradually, what began as a hobby grew into a small enterprise as he partnered with his recently retired father-in-law in farming over 100 acres in soybeans while still working his "day job." An activity Robert and Becky always enjoyed together was traveling, driving to the beach in the summer and the mountains in the fall. At some point, they added Florida to their list of favorite destinations, going multiple times each year. Most notably, and the hobby which provided the most satisfaction, was golf. Over the years, he won many tournaments, both individually and in team events, and shot several holes-in-one. He delighted in introducing young players to the game, often giving away club sets and bags, and coaching their swing. He joked that he only played on the days ending in "y".

Robert was also a man of faith, and his faith was evident in all aspects of his life. He was a longtime member and servant/leader of Patterson Grove Baptist Church, serving for many years as music director and deacon, and taught Sunday School for over 60 years. He believed in the power of prayer and throughout each day communed with his Lord, praying for his family, friends, and co-workers. Even in the last year, when his sickness robbed him of the ability to engage in conversation, he would eloquently pray aloud.

Surviving are his devoted wife of 64 years, Becky; children Roxanne Scism Bridges and husband John, Lynn Scism and wife Cam, and Carla Scism Parham; grandchildren Thomas Bridges and wife Laura, Elizabeth Bridges Galloway and husband Ben, Rebekah Bridges, Sarah Scism, Josh Scism, Taylor Parham, Victoria Parham West and husband Ryan, and Julia Parham Griffith and husband Dakota;

great-grandchildren Sophia Bridges, Charlotte and Benjamin Galloway, Jude, Kendrick, and Quinn Parham,

Seamus and Finnley West;

Brother Don Scism and wife Susan;

Sister-in-law Ann Scism.

Lying in Repose: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel

MEMORIAL SERVICE: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Patterson Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. Tim Hendrick and Pastor David Webb officiating

VISITATION: Wednesday, June 21 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:50 PM prior to the service at Patterson Grove Family Life Center

INTERMENT: Patterson Grove Baptist Church Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Memorials in Mr. Scism's memory may be made to Patterson Grove Baptist Church Building Fund at 301 Oak Grove Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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