Bob Mr. Sabin

Monroe - Mr. Robert Joseph 'Bob' Sabin, 55, died suddenly on Saturday, January 10, 2015 while mountain biking with friends. Memorial services will be 4:00PM Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the First Baptist Church Indian Trail. The family will greet friends following the service. You are encouraged to bring both pictures and stories about Bob to share with his loved ones. These will be placed in a memory book and presented to the family as a keepsake. Bob was born February 8, 1959, in Syracuse, NY then adopted and relocated by Gerald and Erma Sabin to Ridgewood, NJ. He was a Native American and a member of the St. Regis Mohawk Native American tribe. Bob attended Robert Morris University and was a founding father of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. In 2000, the Sabin family relocated to Monroe, NC, where Bob became known as the 'water guy' from Clearly Carolina Water and Coffee. He then joined the Union County Chamber of Commerce and most recently was employed with Frontier Communications. Most people know Bob through his volunteer work with several Union County non-profits including the American Red Cross, Girls on the Run, Heart to Heart and New Ventures. Bob's community involvement included actively serving on the Monroe Breakfast Rotary Club and he was always just a phone call away to assist any non-profit or individual in need. He was awarded Union County's 'Volunteer of the Year' and also presented with the 'Governor's Award for Volunteer Service' for his efforts. Bob was a wonderful husband, father, and family man. He was beyond proud of his sons and their accomplishments. Survivors include his beloved wife of 28 years, Marion Sabin of the home; three sons, Kyle Robert Sabin, Ryan Joseph Sabin and Sean Daniel Sabin; a sister, Pamela Sparrow Childs; a brother, William Hess; two sisters-in-law, Maggie Krahe (Martin) and Mo Longacre (Howard); and eight nieces and nephews, Brian, Kelly, Peggy, Paul, Beverly, Steven, Erika, and Bridget. Also surviving are five members of his doggie pack. He was preceded in death by Gerald and Erma Sabin as well as Robert and Margaret (Peggy) Swanson. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests you consider making a gift to the following: www. gofundme.com/k1dig14.