Robert "Bob" Doyle

1945 - 2023

Robert "Bob" Doyle

March 8, 1945 - March 25, 2023

Robert "Bob" Doyle passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Botetourt County, Va.

He was born on March 8, 1945, in Hartford, Conn., the oldest child of Walter Doyle Sr. and Barbara Doyle. Bob grew up in Manchester, Conn.

He joined the United States Marine Corps following in the footsteps of his uncle, Master Gunnery Sergeant John A. Fowler. Bob was among the first Marines to land at Danang, Vietnam on March 8, 1965, his 20th birthday.

Upon returning home, Bob came to Roanoke, Va. for a "blind date" and met his future wife, Virginia "Ginger" Resch.

He began his career in law enforcement with the Roanoke City Police Department in 1967. Bob rose to the rank of Sergeant and in 1982 became an Officer at the Salem VA Medical Center. He served as an Officer however, due to injuries in 2005, Bob moved to the Admissions Department. When asked what his greatest professional achievement was, he would tell you, "Getting those veterans entered into the system."

Bob was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Walter J. Doyle Sr. and Barbara Fowler Doyle; his brother, Brian Doyle of Hebron, Conn.; and his son, William J. Doyle.

Bob leaves behind his brother, Waler J. Doyle Jr. of Worcester, Mass.; his wife of 54 years, Virginia Resch Doyle; his sons, Robbie (Kristie) and Steven (Melissa); daughter, Barbara Spraker (Brian); his grandchildren, Zach (Allie), Tyler (Kayoti), Reagan (Dustin), Abigail (Daniel), Kyra, Gavin, Rylee, LeeAnne (Will), and Lily; seven great-grandchildren; and Bob's best pal, Roonie, his loving pup.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Salem VA Medical Center, the doctors and nurses of Lewis Gale ICU, Sarah Brady Bradshaw, Gentiva Hospice, and the staff of Carrington Place, Daleville, Va.

The family will receive friends from 4 until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Oakey's East Chapel. The Funeral Mass will be conducted at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be made at www.Oakeys.com.

Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service – East Chapel, Roanoke, VA (540) 977-3909.