Robert Lee Surratt, 78, of Statesville, N.C., died Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at this home following a brief illness.

He was born in Cabarrus County, N.C., on November 11, 1945, to the late Robert Lee Surratt and Ruth Soloman Surratt. He was also preceded in death by a son, Christopher Wayne Surratt; a daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Surratt; and a sister, Susie Surratt.

After graduating high school, Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was retired from Kewaunee Scientific. He was a Life Member of the DAV in Concord. Robert enjoyed playing Solitaire and golfing, but his favorite times were spent at the beach, fishing off the pier.

Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Tiffany Serralta (Yev Serralta) of Missouri; six grandchildren, Mallory Lynn Harvey, Yev Serralta Jr., Braden Morgan, Corbin Harvey, Noah Surratt, and Alanna Serralta; and two great-grandchildren, Vanessa Rodriguez and Paislee Morgan.

Services will be held later in Missouri.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.