- Date Of Birth: October 30, 1949
- Date Of Death: April 25, 2022
- State: North Carolina
Robert Eugene Hershey, 72, of Statesville, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, Monday, April 25, 2022, at his home.
Mr. Hershey was born, October 30, 1949, in Mt. Joy, PA, the son of John David Hershey and Miriam Shank Hershey who preceded him in death. Bob graduated from LaFayette College in Easton, PA., and retired from NGK as the chief mechanical engineer in 2015 after working over 20 years. He was married to Barbara Dotson Hershey who survives. Bob had a generous, giving heart and loved volunteering. His volunteer hours included Fifth Street Ministries, the Statesville Balloon Festival, the North Carolina Transportation Museum, and the Upper Room in Statesville.
In addition to his wife, Bob is also survived by his sons Daniel Joseph Hershey, David Christopher Hershey and wife Alison, and grandchildren Braeden Ian Byrnes-Hershey and Maeve Elizabeth Byrnes-Hershey, two brothers, Tad Hershey (Mary Lee), Ray Hershey, two nephews, Erick (Maria) and Kevin (Jessica) and their children. His stepchildren; Matthew and Audrey Miller, their children Charlie and Catherine, Betsy and Andy Rosenbalm, their children Cora, Charlotte and Caroline, Emily and Josh Watson, their children Aiden, Mallory and Reid, Karla and Stewart Kincaid, their children Phoebe, Piper, and Pearson.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Amrish Patel, Dr. Anusha Madadi and Dr. Devina Talwar for their love and care. We would also like to thank the nurses on floors 1 and 3 at Iredell Memorial Hospital, support staff, and special friend Jewelrus Harley.
