Robert Raymond Vining

1941 - 2020

Robert Raymond ""Bob"" ""Mr. Bob"" ""Pops"" Vining, died August 4, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Husband of Melinda Morris Vining, Father of Robert Prentice Vining (Rhonda) of Houston, TX and Paul Raymond Vining (Tania) of Covington, LA and the grandfather of Parker, Cooper, Alex, Jack, Nick, and Ben. Born in San Diego, California in 1941, Bob was the only child of Ara Short Vining and the late Robert DeWitt Vining. He spent his childhood in Kensington, Maryland and graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1959. Bob went to the University of Southwestern Louisiana and while attending married Linda in 1964, and graduated in 1965. Bob was very active with the Delta Sigma Phi Social Fraternity while at U.S.L. Bob went to work with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co upon graduation and in 1971 joined Xerox Corp. in sales. After ten years with Xerox, he joined the Banking industry- Jefferson Bank, and Bank of Louisiana. Bob retired in 2010. He was the past president of the Leukemia Society and on the National Board of Trustees from 1984 to 1988. He was also on the East Jefferson Hospital Board and many other philanthropic organizations. Bob enjoyed fishing and won many trophies for his efforts including ""King"" of the Chandelier Fishing Rodeo. He enjoyed golf and traveling with his beloved wife, Linda, and several times with his six grandchildren. He enjoyed anything to do with the beach. He had integrity, loyalty, and was a true gentleman. A memorial service for Bob will be held on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 11AM at St. Augustine Episcopal Church, 3412 Haring Rd., Metairie, LA 70006. The ongoing pandemic requires the in person memorial service be limited to family only. The services will be livestreamed through St. Augustine Episcopal Church's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/staugmet) for those who wish to participate. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (https://donate.lls.org) or the charity of your choice. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date, please visit www.LetizEaganFuneralHome.com for updates and to share condolences with the family.