Robert John Dolan Jr.

Rob met the love of his life, Marianne, while attending Asheville Catholic high school. They married at 19 years old and were blessed with 51 amazing years of marriage. He served in the United States Air Force for 6 ½ years. After leaving the Air Force, he went on to attend NC State University and received a degree in computer science and statistics. He worked at SAS for over 30 years as a computer programmer before retiring.

Rob found joy in the simple things. He loved the outdoors, spending many vacations in the mountains camping and hiking. You could always find him listening to music especially bluegrass and he loved playing the guitar. He was full of life, had the best sense of humor, and never met a stranger. He cared deeply for his family cherishing time spent together, creating memories. He valued his friendships and made a point to keep in touch often. Known for his laughter and generous spirit, he will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Rob is survived by his wife, Marianne Dolan; children, Heather Carmona (Jonathan), Bobby Dolan, and Melanie Wilkins; mother, Mary Dolan; siblings, Renee Dolan Clayton (Jesse), and Byron Edward Dolan; grandchildren, Joseph, Benjamin, Oliver, Bella, and Aubrie; sister-in-law, Martha Anderson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert John Dolan Sr.; brother, Frederick Arthur Dolan; and son-in-law Bradley Wilkins.

A visitation will be held at Apex Funeral Home on March 6th from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes in Raleigh on March 7th at 11 am. Reception to follow at the Fallon center next door to the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests considerations of memorial donations in memory of Robert John Dolan Jr. be made to the Robert J. “Bob” Dolan CALS Graduate Award Endowment founded by his mother Mary Dolan in memory of his father Robert John Dolan Sr. Donations may be made online at https://go.ncsu.edu/robert-dolan-memorial

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