The Rev. Robert “Bob” A. MacDicken died on December 27, 2025, at the age of 85 (1940−2025).

Bob is survived by his wife Eileen Ross; his children from his first spouse Carolyn MacDicken (born Johnson), Mark, Nathan, Eric, and Tabbitha; his stepchildren Rachel and Joshua (Samantha); his grandchildren Ripley, Tulia, Wyatt, Gemma, Jonathan, and Galen; and his brother James.

A celebration of life is being planned for spring 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kiwanis Club of Black Mountain, 503 W. State Street, Black Mountain NC 28711. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com.