Robert V. Case's Obituary
Robert "Bob" Vernie Case
Robert Vernie Case, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on December 4, 2012. Born April 9, 1946 in Charlotte, N.C. He was the son of Fred Walter Case and Vesta Ferguson Case who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by a brother, Donald Francis Case. He is survived by his son Christopher Case and his wife Christy, and daughter Kelly Neal and her husband Colby, and his two granddaughters Lilly and Isabelle "Belle" Neal. Also surviving are brothers, Walter Ronald Case, Fred Terry Case, Garry Wayne Case and sister Linda Case Smith and his former wife, Judy Case.
Vernie graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1964 where he lettered in both football and wrestling. He attended UNC Charlotte and CPCC. He joined the U.S.Army in 1966 and served proudly as a Captain in the U.S. Army Special Forces, Green Beret.
Bob, as he was known throughout his military career, served three overseas tours in Vietnam, Okinawa, and Taiwan. He was awarded both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He always loved his time in service to his country and was a true soldier in every sense of the word!
After returning to Charlotte in 1974, Bob established Classic Imports and Exports where he served as President. He joined the U.S. Postal Service in 1978 and served twelve years as President of the American Postal Workers Union. Bob was devoted to the APWU, where he fought tirelessly for its members until his poor health forced his retirement in 2002.
Vernie "Bob" Case was a wonderful person with a heart as big as Texas! He was a great friend to countless people and he was always willing to give anyone a hand up. He could build anything or fix anything as long as he set his mind to it. He loved racing and Dale Earnhart. For over forty years he cherished his time with his family and friends on turn three in the infield of the Charlotte Motor Speedway. He loved his hide-a-way at Lake Tillery, time spent outdoors, bonfires with neighbors and especially his prized boat "Lightnin'.
But above all, he loved and cherished his two children. He was always so proud of them and the adults they had become! And in recent years, his greatest joy was being Pop Pop to his beautiful granddaughters Lilly and Belle.
A funeral service to honor Bob will be held on Sunday, December 9, 2012 in the chapel of James Funeral Home, 10520 Arahova Drive, Huntersville, N.C. 28078 at 2:00 PM. Visitation and a reception will follow the service in the James Funeral Home Community Room.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, December 10 at the National V.A. Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C. with full military honors. Chaplain (Colonel) W. Ronald Case, Sr., U.S. Army Ret. will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation.
James Funeral Home is serving the family. jamesfuneralhomelkn.com
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