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1938
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2018
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Robert Willey Obituary
A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Strasburg Christian Church with the Rev. Rob Lovett officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Strasburg.
Mr. Willey was born May 21, 1938 in Strasburg, the son of the late Robert Earl "Skeeter" Willey Sr. and Miriam Elaine Wolfe "Sis" Willey.
He was a life member of the Strasburg Christian Church where he served as Elder and a member of the Men's Fellowship.
He was a charter member of the Strasburg Volunteer Rescue Squad, a past Worship Master of Spurmont Masonic Lodge No. 98, Strasburg and a former Strasburg Town Councilman.
Bob was a 1956 graduate of Strasburg High School and graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy. He was a former co-owner of Peoples Drug Store and had been a pharmacist for 59 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Kay Polk Willey; an infant son; and his son, Curtis Edwin Willey.
Surviving are his daughters, Crystal Willey Keller and husband Andrew, and Carla Willey Scott and husband Dannie, all of Strasburg; his daughter-in-law, Brittany W. Willey of Monmouth, Maine; his grandchildren, Brandon Keller and wife Kara, Ellie Scott and husband Aaron Milgrim, Colt Scott, Emmeline P. Willey, Delaney G. Willey, and Bailey J. Willey; two great-grandchildren, Owen and Reese Keller; and his special friend, Ann Willey Scott.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Keller, Brandon Keller, Dannie Scott, Colt Scott, Aaron Milgrim, Mario Ordonez and Ellie Scott.
The family will receive family and friends at Stover Funeral Home, 177 N. Holliday St., Strasburg Wednesday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Shenandoah Community Foundation, c/o Curtis Willey Warrior Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 31, Woodstock, VA 22664; Strasburg Christian Church, 165 High St., Strasburg, VA 22657; or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1801 Libbie Ave., Suite 106, Richmond, VA 23226.
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Stover Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Strasburg, VA is serving the family of Mr. Willey.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Willey
Mable Rinker
September 24, 2018
Crystal,Carla and Family, So sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful man. He will be missed.Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Fish-Racey
September 22, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to Crystal and Carla. So sorry for your loss
Anne Clem
September 21, 2018
So sorry for your loss.
BESSIE and Annie Clem
Madge Henson
September 19, 2018
My Thoughts and prayers are with Bobs Family.
Pebbles & David Smith
September 19, 2018
Crystal, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father! You and your family will be in our thoughts and daily prayers! God Bless to the entire Family!
Lisa Asher
September 19, 2018
With deepest sympathy. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
An WineKing
September 19, 2018
Prayers to this beautiful family for peace and comfort.
Sue & Randy Fansler
September 18, 2018
Crystal, Carla and families, Bob will be greatly missed.
Sheri & Dennis (burner) Vann
September 18, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss of your Dad and Grandfather he was wonderful man he will be missed by all that knew him your in our thoughts and prayers he your Guridan Angel now God got another beautiful Angel you will always have your Beautiful memories God Bless Each Of You
Becky Orndorff Sine
September 18, 2018
Crystal, Carla and families, So sorry to hear about your father's passing. He will be missed. You both and your families are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
John Bost
September 18, 2018
Crystal and family, I am sorry to here about your loss. You will be in my prayers.
John Bost
September 18, 2018
Sharing sympathy and love to all of Bob's family . Sorry for your loss.
Nancy Keyton, cousin
Lucille and Linda Holsinger
September 18, 2018
Mom and I send our deepest sympathies to Carla, Crystal and all family members. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. It is the fond and loving memories of his life he shared with each of you which will remain in your hearts and minds forever. Our family will be thankful forever for the kind gift he and Sandy gave to Mom.
Kenny Hoover
September 18, 2018
Crystal and Carla, I'm so sorry to hear of your dads passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheila Himelright
September 18, 2018
So sorry for your loss, I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie and Peggy Kindred and Ball
September 18, 2018
Mom and I are so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful, sweet man! Always enjoyed our conversations when we saw him. Wish we were there to celebrate his life with the family but know you are all in our hearts and prayers. He will be missed so.
Tina Spiker
September 18, 2018
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 18, 2018
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Tom and Sharon DiNardo
Joe Wolfe
September 18, 2018
Bob was a genuinely kind, generous, and good man. I cannot remember him ever saying anything hurtful to another person. He will be missed. Joe.
Gary and Jerry Ann Stinson
September 17, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Carla, Crystal, Brittany and their families at this very difficult time.
Words can not express how very much Bob's passing has touched us .Bob was a great friend and will be so missed.
May God keep each of you in his loving arms now and in the days to come. He is finally at peace and with the love of his life, Sandy and their sons. Hugs to you all.
SHS Class of 1956
September 17, 2018
The members of Strasburg High School Class of 1956 will truly miss our beloved classmate. Bob was instrumental is organizing our class reunions and was the pillar of our class. We have always been a very close class and Bob was loved by all. He never met a stranger and always had a kind word and smile for everyone he met. Words can not express how he will be missed. We wish to extend our sincere sympathy and love to each and everyone of his family. God bless you all.
Susan & Joey Miller
September 17, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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