Bobby Poston

SHELBY-Bobby Poston, 82, died Sunday, April 26, 2015, at his home. A native of Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Summie and Minnie Connor Poston. Bobby served in the Air Force, and was a member of First Baptist Church. He taught elementary school for six years as well as serving as a baseball coach. He started teaching at Cleveland Tech from the start of its establishment, later retiring after more than 20 years of service. He was a proud Eagle Scout recipient, along with his four older brothers.

PRECEDED: In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers, C.B., Dr. Gene, Carl, and Ben Poston.

SURVIVED: He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Janice Harrill Poston, of the home; sons, Phillip Poston and wife Rhonda, and Andrew Poston and wife April; sisters, Annie Sisk, and Dot Bridges and husband Forrest; granddaughters, Lexi and Kira Poston, all of Shelby; sister-in-laws, Nancy Poston of Boiling Springs, Pat Poston of Shelby, Juanita Poston of Jacksonville, NC; Ruby Hughes and husband Carl of Shelby; brother-in-law, Howard Harrill and wife Marie of Cherryville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL SERVICES: Wednesday, 2p.m., at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home Chapel

VISITATION: The family will receive friends Wednesday, 12:30-2p.m., at the funeral home.

BURIAL: Will follow at Cleveland Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honor’s

CLERGY: Revs. Tony Tench and Jeremy Peeler

MEMORIALS: Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150 or First Baptist Church, 120 N. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28150 or Second Baptist Church, 1114 S. Lafayette St., Shelby, NC 28152

FUNERAL HOME: Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby