Reverend Robert Lawson Van Doren Jr.

I only knew Bob through our school years. I´m not surprised at the successful paths he chose. He was a very good, smart and caring person.

Many years ago, Rev. Van Doren officiated at my outdoor wedding to Robert "Duke of Earle" Campbell, in the shadow of an ancient oak tree. It was a cold, bright winter day. Father Bob holds a special place in my heart. May he rest in peace.

How Columbia loved the Van Doren family! I had lost track of Robert, and am so sorry there will not be a service in Columbia. I was one year behind Robert at A.C. Flora High School. He was indeed a leader who was well liked and respected . Robert´s father, Bob, was the head organist at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for many years, and how we miss him too! My mother was the children´s choir director at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, and the two of them worked very closely on combined choral...

So sorry to hear this. His father was my choir master and organist at Trinity. We lived nearly next door.