Robert G. Claitor, Jr. (1959-2024). Rob prayed, one day at a time, the Serenity Prayer, asking God to grant him the serenity to accept the things he could not change, the courage to change the things that he could, and the wisdom to know the difference. Rob was born and raised in Baton Rouge. His youth was spent in the University Acres neighborhood. He was always some form of a Tiger. He was a Highland School Tiger, a U-High Cub (1977) and an LSU Tiger (1981). He was fond of reminding his brothers that he was the only one in his generation of the family that graduated college in four years. Rob officially joined his father, Bob, in the family book and real estate business upon graduation from LSU. Long before that, as a youngster in the summers, Rob took business road trips with his father and brothers buying and selling law books all over the nation. Whether the crew was rumbling down the dusty back roads of Texas or snaking through a swampy part of Florida, Rob could be counted on to sing along to the a.m. radio, especially if it was a bouncy country tune. As an adult member of the business, Rob did everything from running the presses to calling on members of Congress. Sometimes he led the projects, sometimes his role was support, but he was always a solid team player. Rob was an outstanding high school athlete and a lifelong outdoorsman. He was the best fisherman and wing shooter you ever met. He was exceptional at introducing youth to the outdoors and always had room in his blind or boat for one more hunter or fisherman, more so for the folks that did not get the opportunity to go often. Whether someone was less fortunate or more fortunate than he, Rob would give a person in need all the help he could without exception. He was a kind and loving person. We know he is now a kind and loving soul. Rob is survived by his wife, Monique, and her adult children, Robbie Alford, and Justin Hukins. Rob had a special bond with his grandchildren, Madison, Hartlee, and Ellie. He supported the small ones in all their endeavors. Rob was a fixture at the grandchildren's events at Parkview Baptist School in Baton Rouge. Rob is also survived by his brothers, Dan and Jon, as well as their wives, Sharmaine and Molly, and their children and grandchildren. One of the last family events Rob attended was the a birthday party for his twin grand nephews. Rob's smile and enthusiasm lit up the party more than the birthday candles. Rob was predeceased by his mother, Nancy Carolyn McLellan Claitor, and his father, Robert G. Claitor, Sr., as well as his brother, James Dean Claitor. Visitation will occur Monday, April 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street in Baton Rouge. Visitation will occur again the following day, Tuesday, April 16 at 9:00 a.m. and services will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by his burial. If you are a member of AA, we encourage you to support the organization. We also encourage support of AFSP.org.
