Mr. Robert "Bob" Hugh Rooney, 85, of Kernersville passed away on April 7, 2025 surrounded by family while under the care of Kernersville Medical Center in Kernersville.  Born in of Bangor, Maine, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Montgomery) Rooney and husband of the late Goldie Biggs Rooney.

Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served as a medical corpsman from 1958-1962. He was a dedicated member of his church. He ensured that all the children had their Bibles and would assist with the children's church, where he was referred to as "Grandpa".

Robert is survived by his brother, Thomas Rooney; and his special friends, Pastor (Dr.) Daniel Akinola and Pastor (Dr.) Mrs. Modupeola Akinola and his entire family at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ Center Assembly.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by siblings, Henry Rooney, John Rooney, James Rooney, Marie Taylor, Joan Rooney, and Richard and Ronald Rooney.

The family will receive friends at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ Center Assembly, 2721 W. Mountain St, Kernersville, NC 27284 on Friday, April 18th, 2025 from 6:00PM-8:00PM.  Funeral services will be at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ Center Assembly, 2721 W. Mountain St, Kernersville, NC 27284 on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at 12:00PM with Pastor (Dr.) Daniel Akinola and Pastor (Dr.) Mrs. Modupeola Akinola officiating.  A brief visitation period will be held prior to the funeral service from 11:00AM-11:45AM.  Interment will follow at Westminster Gardens in Greensboro.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Friends and family may sign the guestbook online at www.piercejeffersonfh.com