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Robert GORBY Obituary

GORBY, Robert Peyton "Bob" 81, passed away peacefully Sunday Feb 9, 2020 following a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Nikki; and children, Deborah McMahon of Clearwater, Lynda Russell (Randy) of St. Petersburg, step-daughter, Rikki Bonthron (Ray) of Illinois; his two sisters, Carol Whitehurst Catal of Tampa, Jackie Olson (Gary Blackwell); and a brother, Jim Gorby (Connie), both of New Port Richey; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Joseph Gorby; stepson, Trent Terry; son-in-law, John McMahon; and brother-in-law, Joe Catal. Memorial Service to be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 10-11 am at First United Methodist Church of Pinellas Park. In lieu of flowers, donations could be made to Suncoast Hospice.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Feb. 23, 2020.

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March 6, 2020

bob was a good friend of me and my family for over fifty years I went to his office many times just to talk about old times john & carol chisholm & family

terry Getz

March 2, 2020

Sorry for your loss.
We met Bob and family thru His Love of cars. He was always there when we needed his 1955 thru 1957 cars for display with shows at various Mall Shows and His showing of his collection with The GOLDEN TRIANGLE CHEVY CLUB. Rest in peace Bob.
Terry Getz and all Members of GTCC

I have a Picture of his 1934 Ford in my office at Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, MI. Sorry to hear of your loss.

Joe Rhome

February 27, 2020

Martha Hay

February 24, 2020

Uncle Bobby and his cars!

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