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Robert Whitmore Obituary
Norfolk - Dr. Robert Burton Whitmore, Jr. died peacefully on Monday, May 23, at his home in Norfolk, Virginia.
Bob was born in the small town of Virgilina, Virginia, the youngest child of Dorothea Holland Whitmore and Robert Burton Whitmore. Bob enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17, and later graduated from Elon College and the Medical College of Virginia. Bob was a well-loved oral and maxillofacial surgeon and member of the Sandbridge, Ghent, and Pinehurst communities. He was the life of the party and a friend to everyone he met.
Bob is survived by his wife of 30 years, Paula Atwell Whitmore of Norfolk; his children Dr. Robert B. Whitmore, III (Karen) of New Bern, NC; Julie Whitmore Scherrer (Kevin) of Chesapeake; Edward Dickinson Whitmore (Allison) of Norfolk; George Holland "Hobie" Whitmore (Melissa) of Virginia Beach; his sister Robbie Whitmore Boehling of Richmond; and 10 grandchildren.
"Papa Bob" loved life. He loved his wife Paula, his children, his grandchildren, his dogs Zoe and India, and a good cold beer. He made a difference in the lives of many and will be missed by all who knew him.
There will be a visitation at the home of Ed Whitmore, 513 Warren Crescent, Norfolk, Virginia on Thursday May 26 from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m.
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May 30, 2016
Dear Mrs. Whitmore and family,
I was saddened to learn of the death of Dr. Whitmore. I worked for Dr. Whitmore just before he retired. He was a card! Most importantly he was an exceptional surgeon and a true professional.
I am very sorry for your loss.
Joann Hopkins Slater
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