Robert Leroy Ontis

Robert Leroy Ontis, age 84 of Lexington passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 at his home from an extended illness.

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Monday at Parklawn Memorial Gardens conducted by Rev. Doug McGee. Mr. Ontis will lie in state on Sunday from 3 pm to 5 pm at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Road, Winston Salem. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, social distancing and face masks are required.

Mr. Ontis was born August 29, 1936 in Madison County to Charles Tommy Ontis and Lottie Hessenauer Ontis. Mr. Ontis was a member of Arrington Heights Freewill Baptist Church, Lexington NC. Robert loved fishing and hunting and spending time with family, especially with his Grands. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son; Robert Leroy Ontis Jr., a daughter Roxanne Jean Ontis, two brothers and sisters; John, Dale, Patsy and Mary Ann.

Surviving are his wife Della Mae Ontis, the love of his life for 61 years; daughter Shelia Wright, three grandchildren; Thomas, Joshua, Alaina, four great-grandchildren; Rylee, Braxton, Hayden and Michael.