Robert "Bob" W. McColley

Robert "Bob" Wallis McColley, 63, passed away on March 25, 2014. Mr. McColley was born in Orlando, Florida on February 20, 1951 to the late Robert H. and Anne (Wallis) McColley. Robert's father was the owner of Robert H. McColley Bamboo Nurseries in the area where Robert worked in his younger years. Mr. McColley received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from UCF, graduating in 1973. He was a retired CFO for a small manufacturing company. Robert was an avid fisherman and was known as "The Fish Man" at Lakemont Elementary School where his wife and daughter teach. He would come in and teach the kids all about fish. Antique boats and motors where also a big interest of Robert's along with, hunting, the outdoors and classic cars. When his daughter, Carol, was younger he was in Indian Guides alongside of his "Indian Princess." Robert was a member of the American Outboard Motor Club Inc., Past President of the Colonial Town Lion's Club and a former member of Florida Fishing Guides. Mr. McColley was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anne McColley. Survivors include his wife Lorraine McColley; daughter, Carol McColley and brother, Daniel McColley. Memorial donations may be made to Olive Garden's Pasta for Pennies or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society which he so faithfully supported or the American Heart Assocoation. Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha, FL. 407-293-1361. Condolences may be offered at www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com.