HOLLIDAY, Robert L., 84, passed away October 9, 2012 after a brief struggle with mesothelioma. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris; his brother, Paul Holliday; and two sisters, Lois Kray and Ruth Anne Denker, all of Iowa. Together Bob and Doris had five children. Bob was preceded in death by third child, Sara, and is survived by four children, Bob Holliday (Mary), Ann Dunbar (Frank), Kathy Sours (Bill), and Steve Holliday (Denise); by ten grandchildren, Michael and Jerry Dunbar, Rob and Melissa Holliday, Thomas and Kate Sours, Sarah, Savannah, Sadie and Samuel Holliday; and by three great-grandchildren, Hannah Holliday, Jonas and Asher Dunbar. Bob was born and raised in Iowa. Graduating from Iowa State University, he was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. He enjoyed a long career with the General Electric Company before retiring to Midlothian, Va., in 1990. In his retirement years, he and Doris traveled the United States, Canada and Mexico in their motor home and were active in several RV associations. He was an avid golfer and proud to have shot his age on several occasions. Bob will be remembered for his love of family, for his strong convictions, his loyalty and the rich stories of his life he loved to share. Family and friends will honor and remember him in a Celebration of Life service on Veteran's Day, November 11, 2 p.m. at Woodlake United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Woodlake United Methodist Church or Fisher House Foundation, a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. (http://www.fisherhouse.org/donate/donate-online/, Please note "Robert L. Holliday Memorial Fund" in the memo line.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
