Robert Thomas Pillifant

Franklin, NC - Robert Thomas Pillifant, Jr., 54, of East Sunset Road, Franklin, NC, passed away Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 at a local hospital. He was a native of Dade Co., FL, the son of the late Robert Thomas Pillifant, Sr. and Ruby M. Phillips Pillifant. He was a carpenter, and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jung Woo Chang Pillifant; one daughter, Laurel Pillifant of Franklin, NC; one son, Richard Thomas Pillifant of Franklin, NC; one sister, Regina Fowler of Gainesville, FL.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 11th at 4:00pm at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, with Father Tien Duong officiating. Pallbearers will be Stacy Keener, Doug Keener, Ronnie Fowler, Danie Dills, Boomer Keener, and Morlan Bowman.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Wednesday evening, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to Relay for Life,PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28734.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.