He was born in Alexandria, VA and graduated from Annandale High School where he was an All Metropolitan football player. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy and was a longtime member of the Alexandria Optimist Club. He spent most of his career as a Real Estate Appraiser and spent the last 20 years as a Certified Assessor for the DC Office of Tax & Revenue.
As a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather, Bob will be remembered for his compassion, optimism and love of family.
His survivors include wife, Mary of 48 years; sister; Brenda Hammer, children; Jennifer Myers, Cathy Robertson, Matthew Robertson, grandchildren; Ryan Ashley and Margaret Grace and 9 nieces and nephews.
A private burial is planned and memorial of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Trinity Episcopal Church in Manassas, VA.