Robert was born June 8, 1925 in Mount Carroll, Illinois to James and Ada McCray. He began his career in the United States Navy early on and served his country in WWII in the Pacific Korean Conflict and again in Vietnam. Robert was a proud veteran. He was one of the Great Generation, he fiercely loved his country and his family. After retiring from the United States Navy, Robert went to work for the Department of Defense for years, the then spent time with Iris traveling and with his grandchildren.
Robert is survived by his spouse, Iris McCray; son Erick; daughter Erin; son-in-law Mohamed; grandsons A.J. and Zane; granddaughter Ava; sisters Marge and Kathleen; and brother Joseph.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ada, as well as his sister, Virginia.