Robbie Friis ~ Class of 1973
Arrived ~ 1/14/1955
Departed ~ 5/22/2010
Lovingly reported by Nancy Dolan
Robert Friis Obituary
FRIIS WINSTON SALEM Robert A. Friis 1955 – 2010 Robert A. Friis “Sonny”, Has departed on his last deployment to sail the seven seas for all of eternity He passed away Saturday evening, May 22, 2010 at the Hospice of the Piedmont. Mr. Friis was born in Millington, Tennessee on January 14, 1955. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Auralie Friis “Sugie”; his children: daughter, Jennifer (husband, Travis) of London, England, Kenny (wife, Allison) of Atlanta, GA, and their daughters, Kayla (5) and Lexi (1); and his parents Robert A. A. Friis and Mary Frances Friis of Macon, GA. Mr. Friis proudly served our country in the United States Navy for 23.5 years before retiring in 1998 as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. After retiring from the Navy, he continued to serve our country at Oceana Naval Base working on ships and naval equipment. He also worked at GEICO, Custom Tops and Towers, and Vanwin Coatings of Virginia. Upon retiring, he enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, grand-daughters and close friends. The rest of his time was spent doing what he loved so much, watching NASCAR and College Football and actively fishing and playing golf. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 and fought hard to beat the odds with a strong spirit and positive attitude. He was greatly loved by all and will be deeply missed. Funeral Service will be Saturday, May 29, at 2 p.m. at J.C. Green and Sons Funeral Home, 10301 N. NC Highway 109 in Winston-Salem. His family is most grateful for the ongoing love and support of his family, friends, and the kindness and generosity of Hospice of the Piedmont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont – 1803 Westchester Drive High Point, NC. www.hospice-careconnection.org. Online condolences may be made to the Friis Family at www.jcgreenandsons.com. Family and friends are invited to 5513 Summer Hill Lane, Winston-Salem, NC immediately following the Service for his Life Celebration.
Published by Winston-Salem Journal from May 25 to May 28, 2010.
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