Bob was born July 18, 1943, in South Hill, VA and graduated from East End High School in 1961.
He served in the US Air Force from 1961-1965 and spent his career working as a pipe fitter/welder.
Bob will be greatly missed but his family finds comfort in knowing he is no longer suffering and has been called home.
Bob leaves to mourn his loving and devoted wife of 57 years Beatrice G. Bracey. Two daughters: LaMonica D. Bracey-Smith (Eddie); and Tarsha Bracey Merz (Dave). Three grandchildren: Kevin, Anthony and Nicole Smith. One great grand-daughter: Chyann Smith, Sister-in-laws:Regina Bracey of Bracey, Virginia; and Juanita Timmons of New Bern, North Carolina. Brother-in-laws:Edward Gregory (Grizzell) of Richmond; James Gregory of California; and David Drummond of New York City, NY. A host of nieces, nephews. Two DEVOTED friends, William Blackwell and Howard Alexander.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Woody Funeral Home- Huguenot Chapel, with a repast immediately following.
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