George Robert Vines

August 19, 1925 - October 2, 2013
George Robert Vines

Dr. George Robert ìBobî Vines, 88, of Hendersonville passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Elizabeth House after a brief illness. A native of Buncombe County, he lived in Henderson County most of his life. He was the husband of the late Barbara S. Vines, and was also preceded in death by a son, Eric N. Vines. Dr. Vines was an Optometrist in the Hendersonville area. An Air Force veteran of WWII, he was also a member of the Elks lodge in Hendersonville.

Survivors include two sons, Robert S. Vines and his wife Judith of Hendersonville, Mark V. Vines and his wife Lola of Garden Grove, CA; three grandchildren; a brother, Jack Vines of Prosperity, SC; and a niece, Pam OíDell Long and her husband Mike of Asheville.

No local service is planned.

An online guest book is available at www.shulerfuneral home.com.

Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.


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  • October 03, 2013
    Jack V. Vines II says:
    To my uncle Bob. you were a good man and my favorite uncle. You will be missed dearly and I will never forget you.

  • October 03, 2013
    Pat Waldrop Buck says:
    Rob and Mark: I want to send my sympathy. I knew your mom at WC; her friend, Truly Bryan Patton, was my roommate. Later I was in Greenville, NC when your folks were living in New Bern, and we got together a number of times. Your dad was a very kind man! I'm so sorry I never contacted him when he moved back to Hendersonville. I know your parents loved you dearly. - Pat Waldrop Buck

  • October 03, 2013
    Cathy Lee Lewakowski (vines) says:
    Uncle Bob was the uncle who always made me smile as a little girl. I spent many a Thanksgiving dinners at his house playing in the yard while all the adult guys watched football! Uncle Bob had a great sense of humor and made all the kids laugh! Hugs and love to the family!