Bob was born November 6, 1940 in Durham, N.C. His father, Bob Sr., was a WWII Army veteran, and his mother was Ann Bullock Hales. Bob was baptized in the Baptist Church in 1959.
Bob served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Korea in the peacekeeping forces there after the war. He worked for Hertz Corp for more than 25 years, retiring in 2013.
Bob was a widower from his marriage to Stacy, and had been a life partner with Patricia Urquhart for 9 years, living in Orange Park. They enjoyed travelling, especially cruising and stays at the beach and Gatlinburg, Tenn. He is survived by Patti, her brother Mike, and his wife Cindy. Bob and Patti had become close with Cindy’s parents, Garland and Janice Crockett.
A memorial service will occur at a future date.
Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS HOLLY HILL FUNERAL HOME, 3601 Old Jennings Rd, Middleburg, FL.