Robert David McVey

Robert D.

Lt. Col, USA (Ret.)

Passed away May 13 in Venice, FL. Born April 13, 1948 in Harvey, WV, Bob loved being a soldier and his service covered a span of over 23 years. He served two tours in Vietnam, one as a Special Forces A-Team enlisted member and the second as a commissioned officer helicopter pilot. Following that service, he joined the West Virginia National Guard and spent the final 15 years of his career as a National Guard Bureau active duty officer, headquartered at the Pentagon. His awards include the Bronze Star, RVN Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and the Senior Parachute Badge.

Following his retirement from the military in 1991, Bob continued his support of the nation by founding and managing three professional service corporations in the Washington DC area culminating with his retirement in 2012.

Bob was the son of Ruth and the late James McVey; husband of Candy; father of Kimberly McVey, Jennifer McVey, and Traci (Ryan) Peter; brother of Roger (Judy), Michael (Carole), Samuel, Pamela (Patrick) Crawford, and Stephanie (Bill) Edmonds; grandfather of Richard Hayden and Levi Peter; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Demaine Funeral Home, 703-941-9428. Friends welcome at 5308 Backlick Rd, Springfield, on Friday, May 24 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.