Robert (Bob) W. Fogle was born 12/28/1942 in Glen Dale, West Virginia to Grace
Roberta and Johnnie Leonard Fogle and went to his Heavenly reward on
3/11/2024.
Predeceasing him were his parents and a toddler brother (Lenny).
Due to his dad’s poor health the family moved to Florida in 1957 where Bob
graduated from Miami Jackson High School in 1960. He attended Miami Dade
Junior College and the University of Tampa before going into the Army Reserve
where he served for many years.
In Florida he met Carolyn Smith where they dated for three years, then married
on 12/1/1962. She was the love of his life and he was hers. They have two
children: Shawn (Anita) and Andrea Sapienza (Richard) who gave them three of
the most special grandchildren: Cameron, Landyn and Henry. Because he had no
siblings he unofficially adopted Carolyn’s two sisters; Suzanne (Ed) St. John and
Kathy (Ray) Kenahan and all the nieces and nephews that came with them.
Bob’s happiest days where when he was in law enforcement. He started as a
patrolman in the Ocala Police Department, then served as a deputy and finally an
undercover investigator in the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (Florida).
In 1988 Bob and Carolyn moved to Boone, never looking back. Recent days would
find him in his woodworking shop where he made mirrors and crosses from local
reclaimed barnwood.
Along the way he was able to indulge his love of things loud and fast by owning a
racing boat and more than one Harley motorcycle. He rode with the Christian
Motorcyclists Association where annually they joined the Ride to the Wall in
Washington, DC to honor missing U.S. servicemen in Vietnam. CMA would also
ride into local churches for Thunder Sunday to “take over” the service and be
treated to potluck lunches afterward. Also, favorites were riding into prisons or to
children’s homes to share their testimonies. Being creative, Bob had managed to
find a way to combine his love for Christ with his love for things loud and fast.
Another ministry that was dear to his heart was the Walk to Emmaus and also
KAIROS (a prison ministry) where he served both on numerous teams.
Several illnesses tried to slow him down but they nearly always met their match.
Special sincere thanks to his PCP Tim Dailey, MD and his staff who used their
expertise and humor to add untold years to Bob’s life. Bob always thought he’d
only make it to 50 but he evidently underestimated Carolyn’s love and his many
physicians.
In lieu of flowers, food or memorials, Bob would have preferred that you give
your life to Christ. Please consider his request.
Bob (who really wanted to be named Jesse) will be remembered on Saturday,
March 23rd at Boone United Methodist Church at 2pm with visitation following in
the chapel. If you’re coming to his “Reminiscing Service” (and please do) another
of his requests is that you “don’t wear black” or a “sad face” and be prepared for
joy.
Online condolences may be shared at www.austinandbarnesfuneral.com
Austin and Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Fogle family.
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