Name: Visitation for Robert Vires
Start: 2017-09-20T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-21T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home & Park - Haughton

Robert L. Vires, Sr.- CMSGT USAF (Ret.)

Doyline, LA - A Funeral Mass will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Father Mark Watson will officiate. Interment will follow at Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 5:00-7:00 PM at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home. The Vigil service will begin at 5:00 PM with the rosary to follow.

Bob was born April 30, 1942 in NcNairy County, TN. He spent 49 years serving the United States Air Force in active duty and civil service. His time was spent at various bases in Texas, Japan, Kansas, New Hampshire, Vietnam, Missouri, Illinois, Thailand, Germany, Virginia, Georgia, and Louisiana working in fire services. Bob was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church for many years. He enjoyed traveling in his RV, NASCAR races, being outdoors, playing card games, and visiting his family in Texas and Tennessee. Bob passed peacefully on September 15, 2017.

His parents, Herman and Minnie Pearl Vires and his wife of 47 years, Karen Vires, precede him in death. Bob is survived by his son, Rob Vires Jr., and wife Monica; granddaughters Taylor Nicole and Madison Lee Vires; brother Pete Vires and wife Wanda; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Cancer Services at Christus Foundation in Bob's honor. www.christusfoundationshreveportbossier.org

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Published by Shreveport Times on Sep. 19, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Vires

Sponsored by Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home & Park - Haughton Hill Crest Memorial Park.

8 Entries

A.J Kehl

September 25, 2017

Thank you for your dedicated service to your country and Fire Protection. More than 50 years of experience is an unmatched contribution. RIP Chief.

Sherry Bair

September 20, 2017

Dear Rob and Family,
Jim and I are so saddened by the news of your Dad's passing. You know how much we enjoyed spending time with him at the Horseshoe and in our home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. We will see him again in the heavenly hotel.
Love,
Jim and Sherry Bair

Robert L. Gott

September 20, 2017

We met the Vires family in 1975 and served together until 1980 at Chanute Air Force Base. The instructor corps at the fire school was the best of Air Force fire fighters and Bob rose to the very top of that group. His calm demeanor and quick sense of humor made him a joy to work with. He was a true professional.

While attending a Fire Chief's conference in Kansas City, Bob and Karen visited us. We had a great time reminiscing the good times we had had - especially camping. Over the years, we've stayed in contact through email and Christmas cards.

We mourned the passing of Karen and now grieve for the loss of our friend Bob. We send deepest sympathy and prayers for comfort to Rob and his family.

Lou and Madelon Gott

Joey Smith

September 20, 2017

May you RIP Bob, I will miss seeing you at the Horseshoe. I met Bob and Karen at the race track many years ago. They both loved the Horses. Bob was ALWAYS a pleasure to visit with. See you again on the flip side my friend.

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

September 19, 2017

The Final Salute

Brothers in Arms, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged Hand Salutes as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This Hand Salute is the last that we shall render to Robert L. (Bob) Vires, Sr. our Brother-in-Arms. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bob. To Bob it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Bob, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 961 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bob's family and loved ones.

Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

Charles Livingston, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

Sandra Green

September 19, 2017

I met Vires 3 years ago through Livy Sibley. He's the type of person you meet once and feel like you have known him for years. We both shared a love for westerns. Vires persona reminded me of John Wayne's so that was my nickname for him - which he secretly loved. I feel blessed to have known him.

Livy Sibley

September 19, 2017

To know him was to love him.

September 17, 2017

We are so sad to hear about Mr. Robert's passing. He was such a pleasant person, with a positive outlook on life. We were honored to know him and call him friend. We will miss visiting with him, and seeing him outside walking Jack. We are praying for your family.
Jimmy and Tracey Burcham
Pickwick, TN

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