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ROBERT EAGLE Obituary
Robert A. Eagle "Skeeter"
Robert Anderson Eagle, 71, of Rustburg, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital after a short illness. He was the husband of Neta Bradley Eagle.
Born Dec. 8, 1938, in Campbell County, he was the son of the late Massie O'Dell Eagle and the late Virgie Phillips Eagle. In addition to his father and mother, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Leroy O'Dell Eagle.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Michele) Martin, and one granddaughter, Katelyn Elizabeth Martin, the love of his life. He is also survived by five brothers, James Eagle and wife Patsy, Kenneth Eagle and wife, Valerie, Preston Eagle and wife, Peggy, all of Lynchburg, Glenn Eagle and wife, Teresa of Rustburg and Ronald Eagle and wife Linda, of Concord; and two sisters, Betty Ware of Rustburg and Edith Simmons and husband Fred of Lynchburg.
Robert was a member of Whites United Methodist Church where he was very active in cooking and fundraising. Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Vietnam War and was a member of American Legion Post 16. He worked and retired with 27 years of service with United Parcel Service. After retirement he loved to play golf with all his brothers and friends at Hat Creek Golf Course.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, and other times at the residence. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m.on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010, at Whites United Methodist Church by Pastor Paul Gillespie and the Rev. Dr. Wayne Greene.
Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors provided by American Legion Post 16.
Memorial contributions may be made to Whites Building Fund, 513 English Tavern Road, Rustburg, VA 24588.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, (434)237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneral
home.com.
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for ROBERT EAGLE
Ruby C. Miear
November 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donald Atkins
November 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Donald Atkins & Family
Lisa Johnston
November 23, 2010
I will always remember the good ol days on grandma and grandpas farm in Rustburg.You guys sure could play basketball. Rest in peace my dear uncle sketter. Love and will miss you.
Cricket (Lisa Eagle Johnston)
OLIVER OWEN
November 23, 2010
My prayers and thoughts go out to your family during these trying times. The whole family were friends to me for a long time. Double O Myrtle Beach S.C.
lisa evans
November 23, 2010
You was a cool uncle. I am gone to miss talking to you on the phone. I am glad i got to talk to you before you passed away. Sorry you had to lose a good person.
KENNETH HUDSON
November 23, 2010
I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ROBERT'S FAMILY. ROBERT AND I WENT INTO BASIC TRAINING TOGETHER IN JULY, 1962 AT FT. JACKSON, S. C. I HAD NOT SEEN ROBERT UNTIL A FEW MONTHS AGO AT WHITES UMC AND SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT ROBERT WAS IN THE KITCHEN. I WENT AND TALKED WITH HIM FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 48 YEARS. WE WERE PRETTY CLOSE IN BASIC. I AM SO SORRY FOR OUR LOSS.
Gloria Jean Esch
November 23, 2010
God Bless you on your journey home Uncle Skeeter I love you and will miss you very much.
Cory Marchand
November 23, 2010
You will be greatly missed at church.
David,Bernie,and Cory McPherson
November 23, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Richard and Helen Marchand
November 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
dave adams
November 23, 2010
Bob took me "under his wing" years ago when I first began my career at UPS. He was always kind to me and was a fun person to be around. For the most part he worked downtown and was the King of Main street. He was a nice guy and will be missed by all who knew him.
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