OAK ISLAND — Robert Henry “Bob” Aughenbaugh, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
Mr. Aughenbaugh was born Sept. 6, 1941, to the late Donald and Hope Aughenbaugh. Bob and Gai started Thai By The Sea Restaurant on Oak Island in 2003, to which he was very passionate and devoted. He had worked as a general contractor and developer, having built many homes in the Greensboro, Southport and Oak Island areas.
Surviving are his significant other of 17 years, Thitima “Gai” Sanitniam; two daughters, Wachiraya “Amy” Poonnak and Leigh A. Griffith, and her husband, George; son, Greg Aughenbaugh; sister, Susan Massey Pleasants, and her husband, Don; and four grandchildren, Ryan Aughenbaugh, Audrey Aughenbaugh, Drake Griffith and Zoe Griffith.
Mr. Aughenbaugh was preceded in death by a son Robert “Rob” Aughenbaugh Jr.; and brother, Donnie Aughenbaugh.
A celebration of life service will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Thai By The Sea Restaurant, Oak Island. Friends are welcome to drop in anytime between those hours.
Share online condolences with the family at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service.
