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Robert Edward Persson Jr.

Robert Edward Persson Jr. obituary, Greer, SC

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Robert Persson Obituary

Robert Edward Persson, Jr., 75, passed away October 14, 2025. A native of Greenville, SC, son of the late Robert Edward Persson Sr. and Ada Oliver Persson, he was a retired machinist at General Electric, and he attended Tyger Baptist Church. After retirement, he enjoyed farming. Surviving are his wife, Tina Center Persson; a son, Robert Edward Persson III; two daughters, Amber Persson Williams (Brian), and Christina Persson Hensley (Sean); a brother, Stephen Persson; and five grandchildren, Jeremy Lee Gilstrap, Caleb Allen Williams, Abigail Rose Persson, Makayla Avery Williams, and Mackenzie Grace Persson; and two great-grandchildren, Daisy Elaine Gilstrap and Axhl Lee Williams. Mr. Persson was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon Elaine Persson; and a sister Cindy Persson Metrakoudes. Memorial services will be held 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel, conducted by Mr. Sean Hensley. Visitation will be held 2:45-3:45 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at The Wood Mortuary. The family will be at their respective homes. Memorials may be made to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

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Published by Post and Courier - Greenville on Oct. 16, 2025.

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300 West Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650

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