Robert Donald Nead of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed away on October 30, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1935, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Robert was the seventh of eight sons born to Elva Helda Boore Nead and Barton DeForest Nead.
Following the deaths of his parents—his father in 1943 and his mother in 1946—Robert was placed in an orphanage in Quincy, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1954 as a member of a class of 35.
Robert proudly served in the U.S. Army in the artillery division and was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association. He was also a member of the North American Rod and Gun Club. In his faith community, he was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, where he served as an Elder.
He was employed by Bell Atlantic Telephone Company, now Verizon, for 30 years before retiring in 1995.
Robert was first married to Jane Kay Clarke Nead, who preceded him in death on May 14, 1995. On November 28, 1998, he married Florence Elizabeth Maitland Kemerer Nead, who survives him and resides in Hagerstown.
In addition to his wife, Florence, Robert is survived by his daughter, Beverly Jane of Virginia; Florence's children, Jerry (Stephanie) and Jeannette (Tom); and his five grandchildren: Nikki (Jonathan), Kaytlin Elizabeth, Emma Caroline (Nathan), Sarah Grace, and Alexander. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Lucy and Simon, as well as Florence's grandchildren, Claire and Ryan.
Robert will be remembered by his family and those whose lives he touched.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
