Robert G McAlpin

Robert G “Bob” McAlpin passed away March 21, 2026 at UF Shands Neuro Hospital after a fall. Bob was born April 22, 1940 in Glasgow, Virginia to the late Oakey D McAlpin and Ena Mae (Monteith) Irby.

Bob survived polio to graduate from Natural Bridge High School, married his high school sweetheart then joined the Army where he was stationed in Korea. After returning home he and his family moved often, within the state of Virginia, spending the majority of their time in the Richmond, Va area until their move to The Villages, Florida in 2012

Robert is preceded in death by father: Oakey D McAlpin, Mother: Ena Mae Irby (Arthur)

brothers ; William Samuel “Sammy” Irby and Richard Arthur “Rick” Irby, Sister; Sandra Leigh Irby and chosen brother James "Irv" Craft

Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years; Mary Carole (Jarvis), children; Marisa “Reese” McClanahan (Tom) and Michael McAlpin, Sisters: Suzanne Irby, Sheila Irby Frederiksen 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and chosen family; Betty J Craft, Jim and Paulette Mays

Bob was dedicated to his family, both genetic and chosen. He loved to play tennis, pickleball, golf, and most any card game.

Bob said the “best thing he ever did” was marry Mary Carole Jarvis and courted her by bouncing a cake her mother made down the steps at the Jarvis home, and spreading gasoline on the street in front of her home and lighting it on fire. He remembers the exact location he first saw her and has always contended that he needed to keep his mouth closed so as not to make life at home hard.

A celebration of his life will take place on April 11, 2026 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the ODELL Recreation center located at 2260 Odell Circle, The Villages, Fl 32162 Robert will be buried later at Falling Springs Presbyterian Church in Glasgow, Va.

In lieu of flowers or food, the family would like you to consider a donation to the capital campaign for Lynchburg Humane Society’s Regional Veterinary Clinic Capital Campaign:

https://lynchburghumane.org/vetclinic/