Robert Allen Damron

DAMRON Robert Allen Damron went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on May 23, 2018. He was born October 21, 1924 in War, West Virginia to William and Clytie Damron. Robert proudly served in the United States Navy during WWII. He was a member of the Park Lane Baptist Church. He was a Boy Scout leader, a Mason and a Shriner. He retired from GE after 32 years of service. His life was filled with love and laughter. He was a social butterfly and brightened the room with his infectious smile, jokes and interesting life stories. He was known by mostly everyone who knew him as "granddaddy". He was a true family man. He loved his family immensely and will be missed beyond words. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Jane Damron (2008), and a brother, William Damron and a great, great granddaughter, Raegan Riggs. Survivors include, two daughters Karen Kennedy (Shawn), Jacksonville and Hazel Martin (Craig), Orlando, four grandchildren, Swain Riggs (Sara), Sheri McGough (Doug), Scott Martin (Stephanie), and Brian Martin (Jenny), ten great-grandchildren, Swain Jr., Davis, Hunter, Jeremiah, Ryan, Brody, Lukas, Kathryn, Ethan and Jack, three great-great grandchildren, Kylen, Kyleigh and Russell, and numerous family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Park Lane Baptist Church, 1480 Lake Shore Blvd., Jacksonville (904) 387-5331 at 11am, Thursday, May 31, 2018. The family visitation will be at 10 am, right before the service. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive Tampa, Fl 33607, or Park Lane Baptist Church 1480 Lake Shore Blvd Jacksonville Fl 32205.