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Robert PROCTOR Obituary
Born in Newport News, Va., Jan. 12, 1970, Greg was the son of Dewey E. and Grace Pulley Proctor. He was a lifelong resident of Smithfield. Greg was a 1988 graduate of Smithfield High School. With a passion for helping others, Greg was a life member of the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad and was a medic at Smithfield Foods for many years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
In addition to his parents, Greg is survived by his daughter, Stacie Leigh Proctor; his sister, Marcella Murtha of Smithfield; and brother, Richard Proctor and his wife, Suzanne of Newport News; nieces, Elizabeth Rummage (Michael), Kimberly Porr; nephews, Daniel Murtha, Michael Rummage, and Stephen Porr (Danielle); and two great-nephews.
A service celebrating Greg's life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with Pastor Will Montgomery officiating. Burial will follow in St. Luke's Memorial Park. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Colonial Funeral Home.
The family suggests memorial contributions to Isle of Wight Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 88, Smithfield, VA 23431; or Trinity United Methodist Church Building Fund, 301 Cedar St., Smithfield, VA 23430.
Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert PROCTOR
Dale Foxwell
June 28, 2010
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you Louise for letting me know. May our Lord, Jesus comfort and strengthen you and all of your family.
otelia smith
June 26, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Samuel & Tami Drew
June 24, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ruth Debrito
June 23, 2010
To Dewy, Grace, Stacy and Richard,
I am deeply sorry for you loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Greg fought this hard and he would not have done it without all your support and love. May he rest peacefully and may your hearts be at peace knowing how much you all meant to him.
Shelly Coombs-Vieth
June 22, 2010
Marcella and Family so sorry to hear of your loss as I have known you and Greg for a very long time God Bless you all now and Always.
Maxine Proctor
June 22, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers .
DONNIE, BELINDA, DON AND COURTNEY MASON
June 22, 2010
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU STACIE AND FAMILY AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS LOSS IN YOUR FAMILY.
WE ENJOYED GETTING TO KNOW GREG IN THE RESCUE SQUAD A FEW YEARS BACK, HE WAS ALWAYS A PLEASANT PERSON TO BE AROUND, AND STACIE THE LOVE AND BOND HE HAD WITH YOU, CAN NEVER BE TAKEN AWAY, HONEY, YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE HIM IN YOUR HEART AND LOTS, AND LOTS OF MEMORIES OF THE TIMES YOU ALL SHARED TOGETHER. MAY GOD GIVE YOU PEACE AND COMFORT IN YOUR BROKEN HEARTS.
Carrie Barfield
June 22, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Stephanie Arthur
June 21, 2010
Greg was like a dad to me. He was always there for me and helped my family and I when we needed him. My mom loved him unconditionally and I'll miss him very much. He's going to be missed by so many people.
Stacie, I'm sorry for what your going through, I'll keep you in my prayers.
The Stoup Family
June 21, 2010
We have been blessed to be a part of Robert's life through his involvement with our Girl Scout Troop #482. Stacie has been an active member of the troop for many years and Robert has always participated with a giving and loving heart. He will be missed by so many.
We love you Stacie and Family and will hold you in our thoughts and prayers!
David, Amy, Hannah and James
Bobby Wongroski
June 21, 2010
Being with the Isle of Wight Rescue Squad I became friends with Greg. He was a good friend and was always there for you. He will be sadly missed.
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