Charles Robert “Bobby” Shope, 90, of Franklin, NC, passed away peacefully at Angel Medical Center on December 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born September 8, 1935, in Macon County, he was a son of the late Charles Prioleau Shope and Queenie Elizabeth Ledford Shope.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Charles “Billy” Shope, and a sister, Betty Marie Shope Dalton. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Kate Almond Shope, daughters, Selena Shope of Fort Mill, SC, and Gina Shope of Franklin, NC, his son Samuel (Shelly) Shope of Fort Mill, SC, and four grandchildren, Elijah, Avery, Riley, and Levi Shope. He is also survived by sister, Thelma Shope Cochran of Suwanee, GA, and brothers Don (Cleta) Shope of Hixon, TN, and Wayne (Judy) Shope of Franklin, NC, along with beloved nieces and nephews.

His was a life well lived serving his country in the US Airforce, his community as a master carpenter, and his Lord as a long-time deacon at Watauga Baptist Church. He had a positive outlook on life, a strong sense of fun, and a gift for making others feel special which endured him to all those fortunate enough to know him.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Macon Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at the Watauga Baptist Church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Watauga Church Cemetery Fund.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.