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Robert Trapp Obituary
An honors graduate of Clemson University and Johns Hopkins University, Bob enjoyed a successful career as an Electrical Engineer. He was first employed for 18 years at JHU Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD and later spent 15 years at Motorola Integrated Information Systems and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems in Scottsdale, AZ.
Bob faithfully served in his local church as Bible Study teacher, deacon, and musician. Upon retirement, he enjoyed operating amateur radio and spending time with family.
Bob is survived by his wife, Donna, three children, Philip, Bethany and Sarah, two grandsons, Jonathan David and Oliver Dean, all of Fort Mill and two brothers, Richard Trapp of Little Mountain, SC and William Trapp of Kingsport, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial will be privately held for family.
Charitable contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
Palmetto Funeral Home of Fort Mill is serving the family.
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Judy Bowers FERRELL
October 14, 2022
Bob stayed at our home when he amen to see Donna at Winthrop. Donna was with a singer group at Sylvia Circle Baptist Church in Rock Hill while in college. On Saturday morning Bob would watch cartoons on TV with our 6 year old son.such great memories. Love you Donna
Judy Bowers Ferrell
October 14, 2022
Donna I am so sorry to learn of Bob's de ath. Praying for you and your family.
Bethany Trapp
October 13, 2022
Bobby and his first grandchild, Jonathan David. 2010
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My brother Bobby. A great big brother. Until we meet again.
Donna Van Nice Frick
October 11, 2022
I went to high school and church with both Bob and Donna. They were wonderful people as were their parents and siblings. Sorry for his last year of suffering. He is resting peacefully now! He has his run the good race and is at the feet of Jesus.
Mary Nesbit Nylen
October 11, 2022
I went to Hanahan High School with both Bob and Donna. We attended church at Highland Park Baptist. He was such a good Christian young man. My prayers go up for his family and friends.
Barbara George Dennis
October 11, 2022
My prayers to the family. Bob and I went to school together. He will be missed.
Sarah Trapp
October 11, 2022
Dad with me, his youngest, sarahberru, 1987
Jim Dunlap
October 10, 2022
Robert "Bob" Trapp troubleshooting an electronic control circuit at Clemson University, about 1976.
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