Robert Edward Lee

Bobby was the proud father of seven children: Christina (Jay), Cynthia, Rob (Paige), Caroline “Rexi,” who preceded him in death, Tiffany (Joseph), Jessica (Ben), and Daniel. He was a Grand Father to Heather, Brooke, Tyler, Stella, Emmett, Patrick and Simone. Great Grandfather to Rhylee, Logan, Declan, Aiden and Conner and Uncle to twelve beloved Nieces and Nephews.

Bobby grew up in Southeast Washington, D.C., where he formed friendships that would last a lifetime and began developing the determination, independence and entrepreneurial spirit that would define so much of his life. He graduated from St. John’s College High School, where he excelled in football and track and made lasting memories with his teammates. He later attended the University of Notre Dame and George Washington University.

An entrepreneur from an early age, Bobby seemed to have an instinct for seeing opportunity. He began with starting a painting business and went on to build and own numerous successful businesses, including restaurants, nightclubs, and sports bars throughout Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Perhaps the best known of these was Mister Days Sports Rock Cafe, an institution that spanned nearly 50 years and four locations. It was also the home of the Bobby’s Famous “Rally in The Alley”. More than a just a Bar, Mister Days was a gathering place where countless friendships were made, celebrations were held, games were watched and memories were created.

Bobby loved helping others and being a problem solver. Throughout his life he was involved in many charitable and community programs. He supported Undergraduate Scholarships, Boys & Girls Clubs, Childhelp USA, Inner-city youth basketball camps, and local outreach efforts thru Local Police and Fire Departments.

Charismatic, strategic, resilient and endlessly resourceful, Bobby was an extraordinary problem solver and a trusted counselor to family, friends, employees and often people he had only just met. He had an uncanny ability to look at a seemingly impossible situation and find a path through it. One of the lessons he lived by: “There is always a way.”

His legacy will live on in the countless stories and memories of those fortunate enough to have known him.