Robert Standley Fleming Jr.

He was born on November 21, 1951, at Temple Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Robert Standley, Sr. and Marie (Hayn) Fleming.

Bob married the love of his life, Mary, in July 1974 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

He is survived by Mary; his three sons, Robert S., III, Christopher K. (Jillian) and Andrew J.; sister, Betsy Podrebarac; and brother, Cliff Fleming, and was preceded in death by his parents.

A graduate of Lehigh University in Geological Sciences (B.S., 1973; M.S., 1975), he began his career in the gravity magnetics department of Sun Oil in 1975 and remained with the company through many transitions, until he retired from Anadarko Petroleum in 2006 and became a consultant.

He volunteered his time, supporting his sons, with Boy and Cub Scouts Pack/Troop 647 and as a coach of youth academic and athletic activities. He was an avid reader and loved his beagles.

A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015, at 12:00 pm, at All Saints Catholic Church, located at 5231 Meadowcreek Drive, Dallas, TX 75248.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the SPCA of Texas (2400 Lone Star Dr., Dallas, TX 75212) or a charity of your choice.

Ted Dickey West Funeral Home in Dallas has charge of arrangements.