Robert B. McClelland

Robert B. McClelland, 88 of San Angelo, formerly of Georgetown, Texas, passed away to be with his Lord on July 18th, 2013 while surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Therese.

A Memorial service will be held at Johnson’s Funeral Home Chapel in San Angelo, Texas on Sunday, July 21st, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Chaplain Mike Andress officiating. Memorials may take the form of contributions to The National Parkinson’s Foundation in his memory.

Robert (Bob) was born on January 22, 1925 in Schenectady, New York. He graduated from Nott Terrace High School in Schenectady and then enlisted in the United States Army and served during World War II.

Specifically, Bob served as a Technician Fifth Grade in the 536th Engineer Light Platoon Company in Central Europe and participated in Rhineland, Central Europe and Ardennes Campaigns. He received the American Service Medal, European African Middle Eastern Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He was extremely proud to be a Veteran.

After the War, Robert attended and graduated from the University of Denver where he received a degree in business. Bob also met the love of his life, his wife Therese Pool, at the University of Denver. They were happily married on June 17, 1951 in Denver. Bob and Therese raised their family in several different states throughout his 45 years working for General Electric. They were by each other’s side for nearly 60 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Therese in 2010. He is survived by two daughters: Nancy Sproul of San Angelo and Barbara VanDyke and husband Jeffrey of Raleigh, NC; four grandchildren: Bryan Sproul and wife Stephanie of San Angelo, Alison Dawson and husband Travis of Waco, TX, Lindsay Cassler and husband Matthew of Columbus, OH, and Dr. Shannon VanDyke of Hickory, NC; five great-grandchildren: Landon and Micah Sproul, J.J. Dawson and Brody and Jax Cassler. He is also survived by his wonderfully supportive brother in-law, Sherman Pool and his wife Marjorie, of Albuquerque, NM, and their children, Jeff and Kathy.

Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family for his entire life. He never let a day go by without asking how all of his family was doing. He was truly a loving soul and will be missed by all.

The family would like to thank the caring nurses and staff at Myrtlewood Estates, Regency Health Care Center and Lighthouse Hospice for their loving care of our father.