Robert B. Dold passed away on May 9, 2012. Bob was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 22, 1934 to Jacob and Nina Grace Dold. After growing up in rural Poteet, Texas and graduating from high school at 16, Bob attended Junior College and later graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. While at the University of Texas, Bob joined the Air Force ROTC and upon completion of his degree, entered into active service as a fighter pilot and later with the Massachusetts Air National Guard, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. His career began with American Airlines in 1967 and he served 27 years as an accomplished pilot prior to his retirement in 1994.
Bob had a life-long passion of aviation. After retirement, he enjoyed extensive travel with his wife Becky, especially when piloting his private aircraft, The Grumman Tiger. He also enjoyed his “hobby” job of working with other pilots in attaining their instrument rating certification and thoroughly enjoyed his time spent both in and out of the cockpit as he developed lasting friendships.
His passion and his never-ending generosity lead him to become a pilot for Angel Flight Mid Atlantic from 2003-2008. To be a pilot of this exclusive group means to be a remarkable volunteer and hero. He unceasingly and unquestioningly displayed an abundant generosity of time, money, and talent as he completed 31 mercy flights.
Bob’s easygoing nature and eternal optimism was inspirational to those around him. For all of us whose lives Bob touched, we will eternally feel it was our honor to have known him.
Bob is survived by his wife, Rebekah B. Dold of Raleigh; a son, Robert Dold Jr. of Nashua, New Hampshire; a daughter. Sandra Dold of Merrimack, New Hampshire; step-sons, Jim Moore and wife, Lynne, Scott Moore and wife, Julie, both of Clinton, NC.
Services will be held 10 AM Saturday at North Raleigh United Methodist Church, 8501 Honeycutt Rd., Raleigh. Interment will be held at 4 PM Saturday at Clinton Cemetery, Clinton, NC. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. Share your condolences at www.brownwynne.com
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