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Bobby Daniel Sessoms Sr.

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Bobby Sessoms Obituary

Name: Visitation for Bobby Daniel Sessoms Sr.
Start: 2020-11-22T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-11-22T18:00:00.000Z
Location: J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

Bobby Daniel Sessoms, Sr. Charleston - Bobby Daniel "Bob" Sessoms, Sr., 87, of Charleston, South Carolina, husband of Ruby Jean Sessoms, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 20, 2020. His Funeral Service will be held Monday, November 23, 2020 in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Mount Pleasant Chapel, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road at 11:00 a.m. His interment (a private family service) will be held at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Mount Pleasant Chapel. Bob was born on June 26, 1933 in Raeford, North Carolina, son of the late Neill Robert Sessoms and Sarah Inez Wright Sessoms. He served honorably in the U.S. Army as a training officer at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Bob and Jean were married on June 20, 1953 in Dillon, S.C. Never were two people more suited for each other or more in love. Their union lasted a wonderful 67 years. In that union, they have served as outstanding role models for their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Bob attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was a member of the UNC football team, the Naval ROTC program, and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He also completed the Columbia University Master's Executive Program in Business Administration. Bob began his career in the finance and banking industry at CIT Corporation in Kinston, NC. Bob and Jean moved around the United States in furtherance of Bob's career as he climbed the corporate ladder. His career culminated in being named President, Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of NationsCredit Corporation, a subsidiary of Nationsbank Corporation. Bob's character, integrity, and treatment of his co-workers served him well in pursuit of his career goals. Bob's faith guided his life and grounded him. He always enjoyed a good joke and worked the room with few peers. His family will miss his earthly presence in their lives, but they know that he is "up there" watching over and protecting them. Bob is survived by his wife, Jean; two sons: Bobby Daniel Sessoms, Jr. (Alison) of Mt. Pleasant, SC and John Timothy "Tim" Sessoms (Vicki) of Matthews, NC; five grandchildren: Bobby Daniel "Trey" Sessoms III (Sindy), Victoria Sessoms, John Timothy "J.T." Sessoms II, William Neill "Billy" Sessoms and Sean Michael Sessoms; and great-granddaughter, Elisa Sofia Sessoms. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Bobby Sessoms

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12 Entries

Irene Rowe

December 7, 2020

I was very sorry to hear about Bob.
Although I was the painter for 15 or so years,he made me feel like a friend.
I can still hear him saying,Hey Girl! with that Carolina drawl in the morning when he answered the door.
Sometimes with a quick hug.
He cracked me up with his mannerisms and reactions.
When I told him I was a runner one day he asked me what my pace was.
I told him I had a 9 minute pace to which he responded jokingly,anything above an 8 minute mile isn't runningand proceeded to tell me he ran a 6 minute mile at age 60.
He and Jean sometimes sent me off with bottles of red wine or once with that coveted chocolate bourbon Bundt cake...they spoiled me!

Bob was one of those people that was a big presence in a good way.
I will miss him and I will pray for your family.

He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds.
Psalm 147;3

Reba Mueller

November 29, 2020

Such a beautiful service celebrating ONE beautiful soul! Love and prayers for all!

Jean Sessoms

November 24, 2020

You have been my Hero who made life so much fun and special that it will take
me some time to fill the void I now feel. I had a wonderful life with you and hope
to keep those moments alive until I Waltz Again with You. Love you so much.
Talk with you tonight. Love , Jean

Bobby Sessoms

November 24, 2020

Well done my good and faithful servant. Bobby

Dad being Dad

Tim Sessoms

November 23, 2020

Dad, thanks for being the best role model a son could have. You taught me everything I know. I will miss you badly, but I'm happy you are no longer in pain. We will take care of Mom, you don't need to worry about that. Ill be talking to you about Carolina as we always have. Get some rest, you deserve it. I love you more than you could ever imagine.

Laurel Seese

November 21, 2020

Your father would be proud to see you all together. He was a very special person and loved you all very much!
Our sympathy,

Laurie and Larry Seese

Gerald & Nancy Hunter Hunter

November 21, 2020

Nancy and I extend our heart-felt condolences to Jean and the family. Bob was so special to so many people. For me he was a mentor and a friend and I shall miss him. We pray that God will grant peace to you as you deal with his loss.

Bruce and Ellen Agster

November 22, 2020

Even thought we are unable to extend our sympathies to Jean and the family in person, we will, as everyone who knew Bob, miss being with him as friends and admirers. It saddens us that his last year was so very difficult for all, but know he has found peace and hope we can be of help if needed in better times.

Paul & Debbie Bryan

November 22, 2020

Jean & Sessoms families: We are sending our heart felt condolences to you all with prayers that with God's strength he will help you through this difficult time.

Ken and Gail Mize

November 22, 2020

Jean and Family,
We are sincerely sorry for your loss. May God bless you and bring you peace.
RIP Bob

Ken and Gail Mize

November 22, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ken and Gail Mize

November 22, 2020

Jean and Family,
We are sincerely sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may God bring you peace!
RIP Bob.

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