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ROBERT SLAYTON Obituary


  
ROBERT JAMES SLAYTON "Bob"  
Passed away August 21, 2015, in Johns Creek, Georgia at the age of 67. Bob was the beloved and devoted husband of 42 years (40 legal) to his wife, Lisa. He was the father of Gordon Davis and daughter-in-law, Deana and had a special place in his heart for his granddaughters, Payton and Casey. He was also survived by his brother, Joseph Paul; sister-in-law, Karen, and their children, Angela and JW Slayton. Bob progressed from Coolidge High School, Montgomery College, American University and graduated from Pitt University Medical Physics Master's program. He worked in Radiation Oncology and was an Army Captain and Commander in the Public Health Service, retiring after 24 years. Bob loved being Mr. Fix-it and an extraordinary trivia and minutiae buff. He was an avid Redskin fan, loved martial arts, power lifting and wrestling, playing and refereeing volleyball and watching his granddaughters play lacrosse. Bob lived for many years in Washington, DC. Bob and Lisa moved back to Florida and were an inseparable pair that loved skipping, dancing and traveling. The family will receive relatives and friends to celebrate his life and support one another from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD (valet parking). Interment will follow at a later date to be held at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Honors for his military service to his country.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 30, 2015.
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Was watching Jeopardy last night and was commenting to my family that I remembered renting a room from Bob and Lisa when in MD. Bob, from the couch, would give the contestants a run for their money! I looked him up and found that he was no longer with us. My heart and prayers are with you Lisa and family. I always treasured the time we spent together. Love you all, God bless.

Daniel Lenerville

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February 25, 2021

I served with Bob on the PHS-1 DMAT and he was a great guy, not for the timid or reserved as I remember him. A "Kindred Spirit".
Semper Fidelis
Doug

Doug Hanley

September 21, 2015

Always enjoyed having a fun time with you and Bob. The memories are wonderful.
Love G

September 5, 2015

Always enjoyed working with Bob. He was always upbeat and more than willing to help. He was just "a good guy".

Mary & Clayton sponseller

September 3, 2015

Lisa, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved husband. Remembering you fondly.

Sharon Kinsman

September 3, 2015

Lisa & Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I always enjoyed calling on Bob as a customer and considered him a friend. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark Loftus

September 1, 2015

Lisa,
So sorry for your loss. We always loved spending time with Bob and you. He was such a smart and funny guy.

Chris Arcarese

Chris Arcarese

September 1, 2015

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