William Norwood Bobbitt, age 91, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Born in Nash County on January 21, 1926, he was the son of the late Willie Norman and Madeline Debman Bobbitt. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Smith Bobbitt, his daughter, Ann Bobbitt Nolan, and his siblings, Eloise B. Riggs, Robert Bobbitt, and Marian B. Rollins.

He is survived by his son, N. Lee Bobbitt and his wife, Nancy, of Charlotte; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Englewood United Methodist Church, Rocky Mount with Pastor Terry Williams officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the services at the church. A private burial will be held at a later time at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations can be made in memory of William to Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Dr., Rocky Mount, NC 27804, or to the Rocky Mount Lions Club, P.O. Box 922, Rocky Mount, NC 27801.

Arrangements by Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Rocky Mount.