Rev. Robert Nelson Josey

Reverend Robert Nelson Josey, 89, went home to be with his Lord that he loved and served on May 24, 2026. Bob was born on April 16, 1937, to Flynt Milas Josey, Sr. and Ruby Varner Josey in Albemarle, NC. Survivors are his wife of 68 years Gail Buck Josey of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee Josey (Kelly) of Mount Pleasant, SC and William Josey (Kris) of Hailey, ID; four grandchildren, Taylor, Chase, Tanner, and Dillon Josey. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Flynt Milas Josey, Jr. Bob graduated from Pfeiffer College with a BS degree in Chemistry and Mathematics and sold dyestuffs and chemicals for BASF, a German company. After retirement he studied and became an ordained minister and served as an interim pastor in various churches in the area. Bob served as president of the Mount Airy Ministerial Association for many years. He faithfully taught Sunday School until his death at Highland Park Baptist Church where he was a member. Bob had a private pilot license as a teenager and then joined the Air Force (Air National Guard) for 8 years. Bob was a dedicated jogger, and he also enjoyed hiking and camping. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Highland Park Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held, following the visitation, at 11:00 AM at Highland Park Baptist Church with Dr. Darrell Tate officiating and military honors conducted by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard. A private entombment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens Mausoleum at a later date. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Highland Park Baptist Church.