HOLDEN BEACH — Bob Current, 77, passed away Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. Bob was born July 31, 1942, in Nevada, Missouri, to the late Robert and Elizabeth Roberts Current.
He was a former clinical director and patient advocate at St. Joseph Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center. He was an active member of the Holden Beach Senior Citizens. Bob was a lifelong advocate for people with mental health issues and special needs.
He is survived by his three children, Summer Roberts, Zachary Current and Temple Elliott (Jeremie); five grandchildren, Esme and Dashiell Roberts, Elijah and Isabela Current and Edan Current; two brothers, George Current (Carolyn) and Jim Current (Gail); sister, Madelyn Seippel (Jerry); extended, yet tight-knit, family across the country and an incredible church family here in Holden Beach.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Meredith; and sister, Patricia Current.
A celebration of his life will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Sharon United Methodist Church, 2030 Holden Beach Road, Supply. The family will have visitation prior to the service at the church from 6 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sharon United Methodist Church to benefit the church’s Legacy Youth Group and Headwinds Special Needs Outreach Program. Donations may be sent c/o Bob Current to Sharon Methodist, 2030 Holden Beach Road, Supply, NC 28462.
Online condolences may be made at White Funeral and Cremation Service.
