Robert Bob B. Whitney

Robert B. Whitney, 98, of Indian Harbour Beach, died Saturday (3/15) at his home. A native of New London, Conn. and attended flight training at Carlstrom Field in Arcadia, Florida at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1942 he served overseas and came to Brevard County in 1951. Bob spent his career serving in the US military, first enlisting in the US Army in 1934 and retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant from the US Air Force in 1965. His duty here kept him at Cape Canaveral. Even after his retirement from the Air Force he remained active in Space Coast activities including the missile stamp club, space related covers club, member of DAV Chapter #32, served as Chairman of the Brevard Historical Commission, as well as a hospice volunteer for many years.

Survivors include his wife: Mary, son: Larry (Debbie) Whitney; step-daughter: Karen Atcher; step son: Don (Julie) Atcher; grandchildren: Nathaniel Atcher, Cari Cottrill; and great-grandchildren: Savannah, Kaylee, and Sara. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and his Granddaughter Sarah Michelle Whitney.

For friends who wish, the family suggest memorial donations to Wuesthoff Hospice or Oceanside Community Church, Satellite Beach.