Robert Lewis Mims

Moncure, NC

Robert Lewis Mims age 95, of Moncure, passed away on March 22, 2026 at Magnolia Gardens Assisted Living in Southern Pines.  He was born January 9, 1931 in Chatham County, son of the late Alpha and Alice Cotton Mims. Robert retired after many years of service with NC Equipment in Raleigh.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Joanne Buchanan Mims, brother; Tom Mims, and sisters, Eloise Taranto, Ruby Dawson, and Inez Childress.  He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Tickle (Eddie) of Cameron. He was blessed with two grandchildren, Melinda Harrell (Aaron) and Crystal Fuquay; great-grandchildren, Ava Harrell, Aliza Harrell, Aria Harrell, Hollie Fuquay, Carter Gaines and great-great granddaughter, Ella Fuquay.  Visitation will be held Wednesday March 25, 2026, from 11 am – 12 noon at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway NC. A graveside funeral service will follow at Buckhorn Methodist Church at 1pm with Pastor Barry Drum officiating. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com  Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc