It is with great sadness that the family of Robert "Bobby" Blake Root of Falls Church, VA announces his passing, on June 21, 2019, at the age of 65. Robert was born in Washington, DC on April 9, 1954 and grew up in Arlington, VA.
Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Blake Smith Root and Irene Lerch Root, and his sister, Marjorie Root Sands. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Manon Root; son, John Blake Root (Grace); daughter, Katherine Irene Root and sisters, Betty Swift, Joan Rhodes, and Jane Monacell.
A memorial service for Bobby will be held Friday, June 28, 2019 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. The service will be followed by a reception in Bobby’s honor at the family home in Falls Church, VA. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bobby’s memory may be made to the American Red Cross.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NationalFH-MP.com for the Root family.
