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Robert McElroy Obituary

Robert McElroy WEST COLUMBIA - Funeral services for Robert McElroy will be 2PM Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at Christ Center in West Columbia, SC, with a private interment to follow. The family will receive friends Monday, June 1, 2020, from 1-3PM at Palmer Memorial Chapel. Social distancing guidelines and limitation on numbers will be enforced. Robert McElroy tran-sitioned Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at NHC Parklane after a lengthy illness. Born in Port Saint Joe, FL, he was a son of the late Henry Riley and Eldest Speights. He enjoyed a long and distinguished career with the US Army. Surviving are his wife Betty; his three children: Robert (Anne), Robin (Joe), and Jessica (Ervin); seven grandchildren; an aunt; an uncle; a host of other relatives. For additional information, please visit www.PalmerMemorialChapel.com.

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Published by The State on Jun. 1, 2020.

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Ken McKellar

June 7, 2020

I did not hear about Robert's passing until this Sunday June 7th. Sorry that I missed the family reception. Robert is one of our Great Americans. His leadership commanded strength and empathy for all who worked with him. It was a true privilege to serve with him at the South Carolina Department of Corrections. He will be missed by all.

Albert and Imogene Kelly

June 1, 2020

May God bless you and your family with His comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.

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