ROBERT LEE IV

I spent beautiful moments with Mr Lee. I used to take care of him during the last 3 years of his blessed life. We used to pray together to our lord Jesuschrist. I loved him as my father . Beautiful memories

When I interviewed him for a story in Regardie's Magazine years ago, I called him Mr. Lee and he insisted I call him Bobby. He let me tell him all about my father, a depression-era moonshiner, and shaking liquor bottles to judge alcohol content. He was a gentleman, smart, funny, and kind. God bless Bobby.

Bob and I played a lot of tennis together. He was captain of our group of about a dozen players. He organized the matches at the Chevy Chase Club every Saturday morning during the tennis season. He was not only fun to play with or against, but a great conversationalist who showed a keen interest in people. When he stopped playing tennis about 10 years ago, he turned the reins over to me. Bob left me big shoes to fill, but our group is still going strong.

On behalf of Bob's friends and fellow directors at Burke and Herbert Bank, I extend our condolences to his family. Bob was a true gentleman with a quick wit as well as heart-felt altruism for all. Personally, I will not forget his knack for spotting the prettiest girl in the ballroom and whisking her onto the dance floor. Everyone would step back just to watch. In those moments, I wanted to be Bob.