COLUMBIA - Robert Gandy was born in Concord N.C., graduated from Concord High School and completed his undergraduate degree at High Point College. He went on to gain his Masters in Business at the University of North Carolina. He served in the U.S. Army, spending his tenure in Seoul, South Korea.
He began his business career with Pomona Pipe Products in North Carolina, moving to Columbia to become President and eventually owner of Richtex Brick. He remained active in the brick Industry for years after the sale of Richtex.
During his business career he was President of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of and Committee Chair of the United Way of Columbia, as well as several other Corporate Boards of Directors. He was also a member of Mensa International.
To those close to him he was known for his keen intellect, integrity, and modest demeanor. His friendship to others was one of loyalty and love.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Gandy, Sr and lretta Hurlocker Gandy and wife Ann Cox Gandy. He is survived by his son Jeffrey Gandy; sisters Billie Gandy Mauldin (Ronald L.Mauldin, MD); Jatana Dean Gandy-Stewart (Tracy Allen Stewart); and loving companion Pamela Adkins.
Visitation with family and friends will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch Fork Chapel, Irmo.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to American Red Cross, 2751 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com
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