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1946
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Robert Packard Obituary
July 23, 1946 - May 11, 2024
U.S. Navy Commander Robert Henderson Packard, 77, of Charlottesville, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents Wyman and Margaret Packard; his sister Sara Mares, and his wife Donna Lynn Packard. He is survived by his children, Eleanor Lynn Packard and William Colman Stevens Packard, as well as his nephews & nieces, Steven Mares, Dave Mares Jr., Scott Mares, Jenny Britton, and Dianne Caudill, and their children.
Service details and a longer obituary can be found online at www.hillandwood.com.
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Sharon Frazier-Cotton
June 28, 2024
Robert was a very dear friend who will be greatly missed. I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sharon
Dr Greg Domecq
June 26, 2024
Robert was a loyal guy who was an excellent substitute teacher. He was dependable, respectful, and just a good man. Will miss his Facebook comments!
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