Robert Arthur Newkirk, Jr.
December 20, 1954 — November 16, 2014
Robert Newkirk, Jr., 59, of Newport, died Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Carteret General Hospital.
A funeral service with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday at Munden Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Manley Rose officiating.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He served in the U.S Army for over 10 years.
He is survived by his wife, Vicki Newkirk of the home; sons, Robert Newkirk, III and wife Theresa of Otway, Cyrus Newkirk and wife Tabitha of Newport and Walter Newkirk and wife Elizabeth of Swansboro; sister, Janet Swiger of Newport; also six grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Georgia Newkirk.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to the VA Clinic, 5420 Hwy 70, Morehead City, NC 28557.