Robert James Strange

On Monday, May 19, 2025, Robert J. Strange of Gaithersburg, MD passed away at Wilson Center, Asbury Methodist Village, after a long and difficult illness. Bob celebrated his 90th birthday while hospitalized.

Robert was born in Chicago, IL to the late James and Apollonia Strange. He was predeceased by his siblings, Ruth, Roland, and Roberta, and is survived by his sister Rochelle Watson.

Bob was a U.S. Army Green Beret veteran originally stationed at Fort Bragg and served during the Korean Conflict. After his term in the military he became a Washington, DC motorcycle police officer until an injury sustained while on duty ended his career. Bob's love of being behind the wheel of any vehicle led him to his second career as a bus driver for a local tourism company. Then on to Holy Cross Hospital where he regaled the hospital staff with stories each day as he shuttled them back and forth from their jobs. He served in his capacity for an additional 18 years.

After retirement, Bob and Peggy traveled the contiguous United States on the back of a motorcycle creating more memories and more stories to share. Looking for a bigger and safer mode of transportation, the adventurous couple discovered the world of RVing and fell in love with both the lifestyle and Myrtle Beach, SC.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margaret Anne Strange, his son Michael Strange of Safety Harbor, FL and stepsons J. Marshall Lawrence of Ocean View, DE, Robert S. Lawrence of Selbyville, DE, David T. Lawrence of Ocean View, DE, and Gregory Sullivan of Norwood, MA. He also leaves to cherish his memory, his grandchildren, Nicholas Lawrence, Lindy Lawrence, Kayla Lawrence, Brittni Lawrence, Amy Burhoe, Christine Sullivan, and 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation is scheduled at DeVol Funeral Home, 10 E. Deer Park Dr. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 on Saturday, May 31st from 10am until 12 Noon, with a memorial service following from 12pm until 1 pm when military honors will be rendered. The family cordially invites you to a luncheon immediately after the service at the Outta The Way Cafe, 17503 Redland Rd. Derwood, MD 20855.

Donations in Bob's name may be made to one of the following charities: St. Jude's Hospital or the Shriner's Children's Hospital.

Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.