Robert Pressley Sechler, Jr.

Obituary: Robert Pressley Sechler, Jr., 84, of 615 N. Main Street died Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Northeast Medical Center. He had been in declining health but death was unexpected. He was born August 26, 1926 in Cabarrus County, son of the late Robert Pressley Sechler, Sr. and the late Eva Clara Luther Sechler. He had been employed with Cannon Mills in the roller shop retiring with 56 years of service. Robert was a member of North Kannapolis Baptist Church and enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel conducted by Rev. Chris O'Guinn. Internment will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park, China Grove. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. At other times they will be at the residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maybell Hallman Sechler; who died in 1993 and three brothers. He is survived by his son: Andy (Cathy) Sechler of Kannapolis, three daughters: Gale Sechler Macy and Jan Sechler (Charles) Starr, both of Kannapolis and Jeanette Sechler (Joe) Mesimer of Davidson. Nine grandchildren also survive: Shane Mesimer, Tammy Gullickson, Joseph Mesimer, Stacy Sanderson, Shannon Sechler, Kevin Pittmon, Andrew Pittmon, Jacob Starr, and Matthew Starr. Twelve Great Grandchildren also survive. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Sechler. Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: span style="font-size: 12pt;">6:00-8:00 P.M. Tuesday, December, 14, 2010 Whitley's Funeral Home, Kannapolis, NC At other times they will be at the residence./span>

Service: span style="font-size: 12pt;">11:00 AM Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Whitleys Funeral Home Chapel/span>

Interment: West Lawn Memorial Park China Grove, NC