By Staff
Mr. Robert Charles Disharoon, 43, of Raeford, died Tuesday, March 4, 2008, as a result of complications related to melanoma.
A memorial service will be conducted today at noon in The Church of the Apostles, 5605 Trade St., Hope Mills, to be immediately followed by a military honors service at Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery. He will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery on April 1 at 11 a.m.
Mr. Disharoon was the son of Wilbur and Mary Disharoon of Washington. He served in the Army Special Forces for 20 years, retiring with the rank of sergeant first class. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star along with other medals and numerous ribbons and badges. He was married to Louise Disharoon, who survives.
Survivors include one son, Michael Disharoon; and three siblings, Diana Eastman of Monkton, Md., Mary Clark of Camden, Del., and Lawrence Disharoon of Davidsonville, Md.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to The Church of the Apostles Vision Fund, P.O. Box 256, Hope Mills, NC 28348.
Visit www.bobdisharoon.com to view the memorial Web site celebrating Mr. Disharoon’s life.
Arrangements were by Rogers and Breece Funeral Home, Fayetteville.