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for Robert Welfare
Nelson Eskey
January 18, 2010
With Bob's passing our "Piedmont Family" becomes a little smaller, but it also re-kindles fond memories of a man who helped build that "Family" and made you proud to be a part of it. He will truly be missed and not forgotten.
My sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Bill Weeks
January 6, 2010
Sue,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Bob. I had the pleasure of working with Bob for a number of years prior to the merger. He will always be a part of my fond Piedmont memories. Every pilot has a "Bob Welfare Story." He touched many lives. Bob was one of our best! My deepest sympathy to the family.
Jo Huddleston
December 30, 2009
Sue, please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Alfred and Joanne Huddleston (Pfafftown, NC)
Randall Bowman and Jo Ellen Huddleston (Whitsett, NC)
Ted Restel
December 30, 2009
I am sorry to hear about Bob. It was a pleasure to have known him and worked with him. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.
Karen McGuire
December 29, 2009
Sue,
Sorry to read about your husband, Bob. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
You both are special people.
Karen McGuire
Buddy Bowen
December 29, 2009
Mr.Welfare was a true gentleman.Please know you and your family are in our hearts and prayers
December 28, 2009
I am very sadden to hear of Bobs passing. I have known and worked with Bob since 1960 and considered him a good friend and fellow employee. My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Philip Beeson
Wilma Tilley
December 28, 2009
Sue, I was saddened to learn of Bob's passing and your heartfelt grief. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Bill Morgan
December 28, 2009
I met Bob for the first time when I was new hire with Piedmont Airlines. (1967) I had been flying for Piemont Aviation for about a year in ORF but knew nothing about the interworkings of the airline in INT.
I was now based in ROA and had taken a Martin 404 ferry trip to INT. I was hoping to be based back in ORF. (My home town) I was told to see "Welfare" for my request. I didn't realize that Piedmont had such a thing. I entered the Welfare department and ask the Gentleman on the other side of the counter if I was in the correct office to talk to the person in charge of "Welfare."
After being given a very strange look, he said, " You are looking at the Welfare!" He said, "I am Bob Welfare" and I turned cherry red. Over the years he kidded me about the faux pas in good fun.
You will be missed Bob.
Jim & Jacky Mallory
December 28, 2009
It was a pleasure knowing Bob. Memories abound from the Piedmont Era. Our sympathy to the family
Jimmy Powers
December 28, 2009
Bob was a pleasure to be around and work with. He was indeed one of Piedmont's finest. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
Robert Leeds
December 28, 2009
I enjoyed working with Bob at Piedmont.
My sympathies to the family.
Bob Leeds
December 27, 2009
A real Piedmont gentleman. Many good memories with Bob. My condolences to the family.
Bill White
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