Mr. Ertle Bowman Todd, age 89, of Lumberton, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019, at GlenFlora Assisted Living Center in Lumberton. He was born on October 24, 1929, in Robeson County to the late Dougald B. Todd, Sr. and the late Viola Scott Todd.

He retired from the U.S. Army, having honorably reached the rank of Staff Sgt., and was later employed with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 17 years. During his service with the Army, he was awarded twelve medals in total: Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Freedom Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon, and Vietnam Service Medal.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, William R. Todd and Dougald B. Todd, Jr., and two sisters, Audrey King and Annie Pate Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma Tyner Todd of the home, and their children: Rhonda Prevatte of Goldsboro, NC, Janice McGuirt (David) of Lumberton, NC, Sandra Walker (Lewis) of Garner, NC, Timothy Todd of Lumberton, NC, and Tony Todd of N. Myrtle Beach, SC; along with ten grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one sister, Betty Wright of Clemmons, NC.

The family will receive friends prior to the service on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, from 1:30-3:00 PM at Raft Swamp Baptist Church in Lumberton. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM with Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery in Lumberton.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Raft Swamp Baptist Church, 2766 NC Hwy 72 West, Lumberton, NC 28360.