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Robert Edwin "Bob" Shallcross

1937 - 2024

Robert Edwin "Bob" Shallcross obituary, 1937-2024, Rising Sun, MD

BORN

1937

DIED

2024

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R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A. - Rising Sun

111 S Queen Street

Rising Sun, Maryland

Robert Shallcross Obituary

Robert Edwin Shallcross, age 86 of Rising Sun, MD, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Robert was born on August 7, 1937, in Wilmington, DE to the late Herbert E. Shallcross, and Dorothy M. (Fountain) Shallcross.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Shallcross; daughters: Sue Ann Hougentogler (Steve), and Linda Holsten; grandchildren: Kyle VanDyke (Lindsey), Christopher Hougentogler, Carrie Webberking (Adam), and Kelly Denn (Josh); four great-grandchildren and one on the way; and sister, Carolyn Russ.

In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his son, Greg Shallcross.

A celebration of Robert's life will be held at 11:00 am on January 12, 2024, at R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., 111 South Queen Street, Rising Sun, MD 21911, where family and friends may begin visiting at 10:00 am. The burial will be private. To read the full obituary please visit www.rtfoard.com.

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Published by Cecil Whig on Jan. 9, 2024.

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111 S. Queen St., Rising Sun, MD 21911

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