From: Buckdancer
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Date: 24-Jan-23 |
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I haven’t seen or heard much from Bob and somebody was selling arrows from his estate I hope he still with us
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From: Andy Man
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Date: 24-Jan-23 |
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havn't heard a peep either
liked his vidieo though
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From: Runner
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Date: 24-Jan-23 |
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Seems he passed last year.
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From: George D. Stout
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Date: 24-Jan-23 |
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Someone has been selling or trying to sell some of his 'stuff' on Ebay, likely a relative. One is a Bear Tamerlane compound target model, and he also had a quiver and a bunch of arrows that were allegedly his as well.
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From: THarris
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Date: 24-Jan-23 |
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I have seen he has passed from two of you, do you know when he died, is there a contact for his son that anyone knows about.
Terry Harris
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From: Onehair
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Date: 24-Jan-23 |
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Terry you might get info fro Mike Wesley. I bet you have his email. Bob is his uncle.
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From: THarris
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Date: 24-Jan-23 |
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Thank you Mike, I will contact him.
Terry
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From: Buckdancer
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Date: 25-Jan-23 |
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I can’t believe nobody knows anything talk with him in the 90s when his wife died he autographed his booklet for me and a VHS tape it helped my shooting tremendously.
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From: newell38
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/raleigh-nc/robert-bob-wesley-11205963
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From: ROBNHD
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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RIP Mr. Wesley.
I bought one of Bob's longbow trophies off eBay not too long ago, I felt bad about it bc I heard he was in a home at the time but I figured if I didn't buy it someone else would. I'm proud to have it.
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From: Batman
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Sorry to hear about this sad and very unpleasant news. Prayers Up for FAMILY and His many friends.
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From: Knifeguy
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Sorry to hear this. Another great one gone. Lance
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From: Buzz
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Sad news.
My condolences to his family and friends.
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From: Zbone
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Sorry to hear, my condolences to family and friends...
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From: Wayne Hess
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Love of the Bow, and Prayers for family and All
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From: 1buckurout
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Bob Wesley lost a courageous struggle with cerebrovascular disease on March 14, 2023 at Signature HealthCARE of Chapel Hill. He is survived by his son Robert II, his daughter-in-law Margaret, his granddaughter Constance, and his brother Joe.
Bob was born in Poplarville, Mississippi on April 26, 1935. He graduated from Millsaps College with a Bachelor of Science in 1957. He attended Candler School of Theology in 1958. Bob returned to Mississippi to marry Frances Livingston Furr.
He moved to Miami, Florida with Fran, where he taught high school science for the next eight years. He served as head of the science department. He was active in the education of gifted students. Bob moved back to Mississippi with his family in 1968 to assist with the family fertilizer, gas, and oil company.
He enjoyed all forms of archery, competing with his wife and son in multiple state tournaments. In 1982, Bob won the World Longbow Championship. He published a book entitled “Indirect Aiming for Bowhunting” in 1983, which was recognized in a letter by President Ronald Reagan. He subsequently published “Traditional Archery Adventures” and created instructional archery videos based on these books. Bob retired with Fran in Pittsboro, North Carolina, where he taught archers at his Whispering Pines Traditional Shooting School.
A funeral service will be held at on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 800 Market St., Chapel Hill with a graveside to follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, 1721 Legion Rd, Chapel Hill. Family and friends are invited to attend to celebrate Bob’s life.
Arrangements are provided by Brown-Wynne, 300 St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, 919-828-4311. Condolences may be sent to www.brownwynneraleigh.com.
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From: manybows
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Rest in Peace our brother of the longbow, you left a big footprint for all longbow shooters to follow and Bob was a great Christian.
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From: hawkeye in PA
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Sad news, prayers for family and friends.
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From: TGbow
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Sad news. Mr Bob wad a very nice man.
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From: THarris
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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I hated to hear about his passing.
He is now the 5th of traditional archery's torch bearers that have passed of the 21 that signed "The Tradition Lives On" signature bow, now displayed in the Archery Hall of Fame Museum, in Springfield, MO.
Terry Harris
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From: Shick
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Jim, my favorite picture of Bob, thanks for sharing. Talked with Bob when I ordered his book and video. A little deep for me at the time; understand it more today. Condolences to the family. Shick
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From: WarDancer
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Terry, please list the five.
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From: 1buckurout
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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G. Fred Asbell ~ Ron LaClair ~ Bob Lee ~ Dick Mauch ~ Bob Wesley
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From: Onehair
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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I met Bob at the Lofton Classic many years ago. He was a very nice man and a pleasure to talk to..
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From: THarris
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Thanks Jim.
Terry Harris
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From: Mike E
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Date: 22-Mar-23 |
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Condolences to family and friends.
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From: ottertails
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Date: 23-Mar-23 |
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Sorry to hear, my condolences to family and friends.
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From: Phil/VA
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Date: 23-Mar-23 |
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Prayers of comfort to family and friends. Many years ago I had the privilege of shooting a round of 3-d with Bob.
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From: Jimmyjumpup
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Date: 23-Mar-23 |
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Wow. We are losing lots of the old guard
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From: skookum
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Date: 23-Mar-23 |
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Bob in action around 1990.
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