Bobby Rankin Karriker, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on March 26, 1935, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Horace and Bessie Hager Karriker. Mr. Karriker was retired from Davidson College as the Grounds Keeper. He was a member of the former Faith Presbyterian Church in Mooresville. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, watching wildlife, and woodworking. Mr. Karriker was a member of Mt. Mourne Deer Hunting Club and enjoyed spending time with fellow members. He loved going to the beach and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Harris Karriker; son, Paul Karriker; daughter, Lucinda Karriker; brothers, John, Max, Jack, and Teddy “Red” Karriker; sisters, Charlie Cook, Betty Caldwell, Linda Robertson, Mary Fish, and Patsy Stewart; and grandson, Thomas Cole Allen Karriker.

He is survived by his children, Kathy Overcash (Bruce), Byron Karriker, Renee Miller (Billy), Thomas “Tommy” Karriker (Tiffany), and Doris Bostian; sister, Carol Pennell; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at New Hope Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mooresville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209 or Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.

Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Karriker family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.