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Robert Wilroy Jr.
1957 - 2010
Robert Wilroy Jr.
1957 - 2010
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Robert Wilroy Obituary
Mr. Wilroy was employed with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. of Greenville South Carolina, and previously with J.E. Sirrine Engineers. He worked on numerous major pulp and paper plants in the southeast. He was an avid sailor and member of the Western Carolina Sail Club.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Wilroy is survived by his sister, Jane Wilroy Trinkley, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Virginia and Texas.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, with burial following in Greenlawn Memorial Park, both in Columbia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home between 6 and 8 p.m. Thursday, November 4, and other times at the home of his parents. A memorial service to be held in Greenville will be announced at a later date.
Memorials may be sent to the South Carolina Maritime Foundation, Fund A Student Campaign, P.O. Box 22405, Charleston, SC 29413 or United Ministries, 606 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC 29601.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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Thomas Hicks
November 22, 2010
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers are with the Wilroy family. Bob was a great friend in our highschool and college days. I was shocked to hear of his untimely death and will forever remember his passionate spirit.
Gregory Pering
November 6, 2010
Bob was always on time for our 5:34 Thursday team building meetings. We are going to flounder without his navigational compass.
Randy & Caroline Bannister
November 6, 2010
It was great knowing Bob and sharing sailing stories at Western Carolina Sailing Club. Keeping the family in our prayers.
Brian King
November 6, 2010
I always enjoyed working with Bob...he was always positive and ready to help. He will be greatly missed.
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Bob Adams
November 5, 2010
I worked with Bob on a number of projects over the years and considered him a friend. I know this is a hugh loss for the family. I pray that God will give you the peace of his Holy Spirit during your time of morning
Bob Adams
Jim Jarvis
November 5, 2010
Bob will be missed,I wish him good sailing.
Michael Hunt
November 5, 2010
As a high school classmate and someone I knew for years afterward, Bob was one of a kind. Rest easy, Pal.
Gail Brunner
November 4, 2010
We are deeply saddened by your loss. I will cherish the memories of times spent working with Bob at Jacobs. He will be greatly missed. Peace, prayers and blessings to your family.
Warren Maddox
November 4, 2010
I had the pleasure of running into Bob a few weeks ago and had lunch with him. He was truly a great guy. My prayers are with the family and friends.
Pam Paradowski-Clark
November 4, 2010
Bob, Always the greatest friend to everyone he met! What a Great Guy! My prayers to Mr. & Mrs. Wilroy & Jane during this time of sorrow. I'm so honored to have been able know him & to call him a friend.
Jason Buda
November 4, 2010
Bob had a way to lift people's spirits with his pleasant personality. He will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Jack Piersee
November 4, 2010
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
TOM COKER
November 4, 2010
THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH BOB WILROYS IN THIS WORLD. WE WILL GREATLY MISS HIM. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Greg Marsh
November 4, 2010
I have worked with Bob for a long time, and he will be greatly missed.
Bill Stewart
November 4, 2010
Please accept my deepest condolences, I met Bob when he began his career after college and have worked with him off and on for many years. He was well repected and I will miss him.
Hugh Edmonds
November 4, 2010
Working with Bob was always a pleasure, he was always willing to help in any way.
will palmer
November 4, 2010
It was a pleasure to work with and know a great person.He will be missed dearly.Your family and friends will be and remain in my prayers.
Gordon O'Malley
November 4, 2010
God Bless you my Friend
John Byrnes
November 4, 2010
I'm really going to miss Bob's friendship, humor, and refreshing outlook on the world. Wishing him calm waters and a strong breeze.
Pam Reagin
November 4, 2010
Bob was a great friend and working buddy. We traveled many moons together. I teased him alot in New Mexico because there were no bodies of water for sailing. May the wind be in his sails forever..
Michael Whitaker
November 4, 2010
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I had the pleasure of working on several projects with Bob and we will miss him greatly. Please know our prayers are with you.
Best Regards,
Bill Davis
November 4, 2010
Bob
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you during this time.
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