Robert Lenoir, Sr.

Robert Lenoir, Sr.; age 75, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away, Saturday, June 6, 2015 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He was born in Kansas City, KS, July 12, 1939; the son of Henry Lenoir Jr. and Laura Alyce Townsend Lenoir. Robert attended Sumner High School. After graduation he attended Kansas City Junior College for one year. He then enlisted in the United States Navy and served five years. Robert was married to Christine Moses on June 14, 1980. Robert spent his working career with U.S. Tobacco as a quality control inspector. He was an avid sports fan. He especially loved football and spent several years as a volunteer coach for the Pop Warner league. He was a loving father to sons Robert Lenoir, Jr. and Ronald Lenoir and to his daughter, Ericka Davenport. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Lenoir and Laura Alyce Lenoir; two brothers, Vernon Lenoir and Ronald Lenoir. Robert is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Christine Lenoir; one sister, Vivian Rayford; daughter, Ericka Davenport; two sons, Robert Lenoir, Jr. and Ronald Christopher Lenoir; five grandchildren, Renee Donielle Lenoir, Robin Inez Lenoir, Reanne Christine Lenoir, Rashaad Richard Ronald Lenoir, Jadah Raquel Davenport and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Robert Lenoir will be held at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church located at 255 Main Street in Biloxi on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 11:00AM with visitation one hour before. The family of Mr. Robert Lenoir, Sr. has entrusted his care to the professional services of Richmond-August Funeral Home.