Alton CoKee Bobbitt, 86, of 1403 Washington Street Wilson, NC died March 6, 2015 at his residence. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 1:00pm at L.N. Forbes OFWB Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street Wilson, NC with Rev, John Thatch eulogist and Bishop Kenneth Coward presiding. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery with military honors. Public viewing will be Friday from 2-7pm at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 7-8pm at the funeral home. Mr. Bobbitt was a long time instructor at the historic Frederick Douglas High School in Elm City, NC. He was also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, The Masonic Order, The Improved and Protective Order of Elks, The Hannibal Order of the Odd Fellows, The Cavalier's Men Club of Wilson and the Wendell Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Coward Bobbitt of the home, four sons, Jimmy Earl Bobbitt,of New York City, Dwight Alton Moore(Vickie) of Greensboro, Wray C Bobbitt of Raleigh and Brian S. Robinson of Wilson; one sister, Lillian Perry of Newark, NJ; 15 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter many nices, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and many friends. Family and friends are requested to assemble on Saturday at 12 noon at the residence in preparation for the funeral procession. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC. Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com