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Robert "Capt. Bob" Lain

Robert Lain Obituary

LAIN, Robert " Capt. Bob" 56, of St. Petersburg passed away Oct. 11, 2011 after a short battle with kidney cancer. Joining mother, Irene and daughter, Jessicah in heaven. Survived by wife, Ellen; children, Bobby (Katherine) and Sarah; father, John; and brothers, Johnny and Richard. Visitation 3 pm, service 4 pm, Sunday, Oct. 16 Tampa Underground Church. 1300 E 7th Ave Tampa 33605

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Oct. 14, 2011.

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Kurt Johnson

October 22, 2011

Dearest Ellen, Sarah, and Bo.
My heart and prayers go out to you all.
Bob was very special to us all and the very best at his profession and will truly be missed. Being at the shop the other made me think of all the fun times and the laughs we had there.
I will miss my friend being up there with me but i know he us up there looking out for all of us.
Love you

scott pownall

October 17, 2011

Always a friendly face at the Marina. I got to go fishing with him,Ellen and Mark and Helen good times.You and your family and in my our thoughts and Prayers. Scott & Kitt

Jolene Turkoc Loos

October 16, 2011

Ellen,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I know there really aren't any words that will made it better, but please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Anne Greene Carter

October 16, 2011

Ellen, I was deeply saddened when I learned of Bob's passing. Life is such a fragile gift that we must truly treasure. My prayers are with you and the family.

Sheila Hooper Neisler

October 16, 2011

Dear Ellen,
I am very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

george steffener

October 15, 2011

It was a shock to hear of Bob's passing. I enjoyed the few years I worked with him. I know he will be missed. My prayers go out to his family.

Steve Torre

October 14, 2011

Bob, weren't we just sweating through two a days in August, RIP friend. Ellen, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 14, 2011

Both Jenny & I are praying for you and your family. May God bless and keep you in His arms! Bob always had a smile and a strong handshake when ever I saw him. A man's man...a Godly man..a fishing man,...a truly good guy! He will be missed! We love and miss you all! Henry Hart

October 14, 2011

So sorry for your loss. Hearfelt prayers.
Kathy Kirkland

October 14, 2011

I have had the strangest reaction for those whom I haven't seen in so many years. I have been reliving the younger years and the good times. I haven't been able to keep you or Bob or what you may be going through out of mind. I have thought of this in many ways every morning, every afternoon and every evening. I find that I care very much and my thoughts and heart are with you and your family, Ellen. Blessings Cathy Cline

Kathy Beem-Jones

October 14, 2011

Dear Ellen, I was so sorry to get the news of Bob's passing. You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fellow Spartan, Kathy Beem Jones

Vicky Turnage

October 14, 2011

Our hearts and our prayers are with you and your family during this time.

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