August 26, 2022, 67, Seven Springs –

Robert Leslie Sasser, 67, passed away late Friday evening at Duplin Vidant Hospital in Kenansville. He is survived by his wife, Teresa H. Sasser of the home; his children, R. Michael Sasser and his wife Tori, of Magnolia, Matthew P. Sasser and his wife, Jenny of Mount Olive, and Vanessa Cotton of Calypso. Robert is also survived by his grandchildren which he adored; Kristalyn Lancaster, Jordan Heath, Ashley Heath, Lola M. Sasser, Brittni-Kate and Knox Sasser, and Raelyn Lancaster. His sisters; Violet Goodson and husband Kermit of Mount Olive, Linda Kearney and husband Russell of Goldsboro, and Brenda Bazemore and husband Ted, of Goldsboro. Robert is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and a sister-in-law, Susie Sasser.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Raymond Eugene and Lola Hardy Sasser, and a brother, Gene Sasser.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, August 30, at 10 o’clock in the morning at Pineview Cemetery, Seven Springs. The family will receive friends at the home following the graveside and at other times.

Robert will be remembered as a family man, who could always be counted on by those he was close to. He was a simple man, who loved horse back riding, watching Gunsmoke and Bonanza, and especially spending time with his grandchildren and teaching them how to ride!

Memorials may be directed to the Micheal J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s, or the Kidney Foundation of America.