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ROBERT ANDREW Obituary
W. 'BOB'
ANDREW, Sr.
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LAKELAND - Bob Andrew, age 80, passed away on December 11, 2017 peacefully to a much better life. He was born in Newark, NJ on December 2, 1937.
Bob graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Business and continued his education at LSU receiving a Masters in Banking. He retired as a lifelong banker in 2000. He spent many hours serving and volunteering in the community. He served as past president of The Lakeland Rotary Club, past president of the Polk Theater, past president of the State Prevention of Blindness, past Trustee of the Lakeland Regional Medical Center, and was one of the original starters of Community Southern Bank, serving as chairman of the board.
He was baptized and attended The First Baptist Church at the Mall.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anna Andrew and step mother Arlene Andrew.
Bob is survived by his wife, Cecelia Andrew, 3 sons, Bobby, Richard, and Scott Andrew, and daughter, Anne-Marie Hearn (Walter), 3 step sons, Terry Harris, Tim Harris (Rhonda), Kenneth Harris (Michelle), and 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Heath Funeral Chapel in Lakeland, Florida.
Funeral Service will be held at 2p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Heath Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Oak Hill Burial Park, Lakeland, Florida. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralc hapel.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT ANDREW
Lou (Louise) Gardner
December 16, 2017
Cecelia, Chuck and I have just become aware of Bob's passing due to all the cars in front of your house. We are so sorry. Chuck gets the Ledger but for some reason he missed the news. Again, we are so sorry and we know how hard this time has been for you. Please know we are just down the street and would love to do what we can to ease your pain.
Bill Cloyd
December 14, 2017
Cecilia, none of us will ever know a nicer man. We are all sorry for your loss.
Danita Farnsworth
December 14, 2017
Cecelia,
I was so sad to hear about Bob's passing. I've known Bob since working at Imperial Bank so many years ago. His kind gentle ways will be missed. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danita
December 14, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob was a dear sweet man who always had a smile on his face. Blessings to all. Christina and Greg Sale
Barbara and Tom Richards
December 13, 2017
Cecilia we are so sad to hear that Bob has passed away. We have such fond memories of Grasslands dining and visits.You have been such a terrific caretaker and wife. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Barbara and Tom Richards
December 13, 2017
Cecelia and family we are so sad to hear that Bob has passed away. We have such fond memories of Grasslands dining and fun visits.Sending prayers and hugs to you and family.
Don Selvage
December 13, 2017
Cecilia: Rita and I will be out of town and unable to attend Bob's services. Bob was a good friend who gave so much to others. We will all miss him dearly.
Please know that we are thinking of you and your family. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
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14
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory328 South Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
Dec
15
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2:00 p.m.
Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory328 South Ingraham Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
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