Robert Lee Ziglar was born on January 28, 1938 in Westfield, NC to James Howard and Lizzie France Ziglar.  He was a proud graduate of Carver High School and a retiree of Reynolds American (RJ Reynolds Tobacco) after 38 years of service.

He was a man with a big heart, humble spirit and a great love for children.  The Ziglar house was known as the "playground yard" because "Mr. Zig" had a basketball goal, horseshoes and a pool table for all to enjoy.

He was a member of Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Trustee, Adult Sunday School teacher, and Benevolence Committee member.  He was known to be the "man with the camera" always trying to preserve memories of church events, family vacations and any other gathering that provided him with the opportunity to get a "snapshot."

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In 1960, he married the love of his life, Frances Marie Green Ziglar.  On April 9, 2017, they celebrated 57 wonderful years together.  To this union were born his four jewels, James (Linda) Ziglar, Marie (Eugene) Norman, Steve (Donna) Ziglar, and Michael (Tameka) Ziglar.  The pride and joy of his life were his grandchildren, Artrese, Jaymea, Michael, Taequan, Khadijah and Ashley, Arik "Georgie/Lil' AJ" and Candice. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, April 28, 2017 at Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Chad Armstrong officiating.  Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Friday at the Church.