Bob VanDunk

Robin David "Bob" VanDunk of McDonough, Ga passed away on February 18, 2021. Bob's journey could best be described as a series of adventures built around a lifetime of service. His service to his country began with a 4 year enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corps and continued with another 22 year career in the U.S. Army. His military years took him all over the world to include places such as Germany, Luxemburg, Belgium, Poland, Czechoslovakia, France, Spain, England, Greece, Italy and multiple posts throughout the United States.

Bob loved to hunt and fish. He hunted wild boar, mountain goats, deer and even trapped nutria and raccoon for their hide. While in Germany, Bob was afforded the opportunity to hunt in Africa that he described as "his hunting trip of a lifetime".

Bob retired from active duty in 1986 and worked in civil service for the Army and retiring for a second time at Fort McPherson. His servants heart and passion for his country continued on as he founded Veteran's Support Group in McDonough.

Bob had his struggles to overcome which showed his strength of character. He battled cancer and even drove himself to and from treatments, took on kidney disease and defeated it through the generosity of his "Angel" who donated a kidney in 2002. It was a second bout with cancer that would test his strength.

Through it all, Bob kept his sense off humor. Two days before his passing, Bob and his wife Dianne would mark their 43rd anniversary. When Dianne said "Happy Anniversary !" as he fought back the sickness Bob simply replied "yeah right ".

In addition to Dianne, who Bob called his anchor, he is survived by daughters Marie Rose and Maggie Centis and son Bobby Jacobs and his wife Cheryl. He also leaves his memories with 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, his sister Linda Montanile and of course Tinker II.

Helping veterans was Bob's passion! The Veterans Support Group (VSG) - Veterans House & Service Center (VHSC), located 32 Jonesboro Street, McDonough GA, has been a longtime dream of Bob's and it was his wish that this organization continue with it's mission long after he is gone. Therefore; he and his family ask that in lieu of flowers that you would please make donations to this (his) organization.

Donations can be made here on the VSG Facebook page, our website: vetsg.org,

or mailed: 32 Jonesboro Street McDonough GA 30253